Phase Shift

Pronunciation: /feɪz ʃɪft/ Explain

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A phase shift is a horizontal shift for a periodic function. If a periodic function is shifted a multiple of one full period, so that it is identical to the first function, it is said to be in phase. If a periodic function is shifted by an amount not a multiple of one full period, it is said to be out of phase.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, phase shift. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 138. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Phase Shift. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/p/phaseshift.html.

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Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
8/7/2018: Changed vocabulary links to WORDLINK format. (McAdams, David E.)
7/18/2018: Changed title to common format. (McAdams, David E.)
2/2/2012: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)