Superoscillation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The phenomenon by which a globally band-limited signal can contain local segments that oscillate faster than its fastest Fourier components. uncountable, usually

    "We conclude that, either superoscillations really can beat the bandlimit and achieve superresolution (`kinematic superresolution') or the superoscillating high frequency is absorbed and we gain dynamical access to the physics of high frequency processes with low frequency signals (`dynamical superresolution').."

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"We conclude that, either superoscillations really can beat the bandlimit and achieve superresolution (`kinematic superresolution') or the superoscillating high frequency is absorbed and we gain dynamical access to the physics of high frequency processes with low frequency signals (`dynamical superresolution').."

Etymology

From super- + oscillation.

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