What is dampers?

A damper is a device used to dissipate energy, typically kinetic energy or potential energy, within a system. Dampers are used in a wide variety of applications, including vehicles (to control suspension movement), buildings (to reduce vibrations from earthquakes or wind), and machinery (to minimize unwanted oscillations and noise). They work by converting mechanical energy into heat or other forms of energy, thereby reducing the amplitude and duration of vibrations or movements. Common types of dampers include viscous dampers, friction dampers, and tuned mass dampers.