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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A representation of a complex number in terms of a complex exponential.
2. 2
   A phase modulator
3. 3
   A plotted line whose length and angle represent the amplitude and phase, respectively, of a sinusoidally varying quantity such as an alternating current.

Synonyms

All synonyms

phaser

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of phase + vector.

Etymology 2

From phase + -or.

Related phrases

complex number

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