ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Low-frequency oscillation

Alright kiddo, let's talk about low-frequency oscillation in a way you can understand.

Imagine you are sitting on a playground swing. When you push yourself back and forth, you create movement that goes back and forth. This is an example of oscillation, which is the repeating pattern of movement.

Now imagine you slow down your swinging so much that it takes you a really long time to go back and forth. This is similar to what happens when something is oscillating at a low frequency. It takes a longer period of time for it to repeat its pattern of movement.

Low-frequency oscillation happens when something is moving back and forth slowly, like a clock ticking once every few seconds. This can happen in all sorts of things, like electronics, sound waves, or even the way our brains work.

When we listen to relaxing music or meditate, our brain activity can slow down and oscillate at a low frequency. This can help us feel more calm and centered.

So, low-frequency oscillation is when something is moving back and forth slowly, like a swing that takes a long time to move back and forth, or our brains when we are feeling relaxed.