In the context of QCM-based instrumentation, one often comes across
‘dissipation’ or ‘damping’. In this overview, we describe what these concepts mean and why they are relevant for QCM measurements. We also list the different ways to measure the dissipation.
The overview includes: 
- Definition of key concepts
- The theory behind the dissipation and why it is important to measure
- Description of different ways to measure the dissipation, including pros and cons of each method
