Periodic function

An illustration of a periodic function with period

A periodic function also called a periodic waveform (or simply periodic wave), is a function that repeats its values at regular intervals or periods. The repeatable part of the function or waveform is called a cycle.[1] For example, the trigonometric functions, which repeat at intervals of radians, are periodic functions. Periodic functions are used throughout science to describe oscillations, waves, and other phenomena that exhibit periodicity. Any function that is not periodic is called aperiodic.

  1. ^ "IEC 60050 — Details for IEV number 103-05-08: "cycle"". International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

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