phasor

noun — 3 senses

phasor

noun

Etymology Blend of phase + vector.

1

Mathematics, Sciences A representation of a complex number in terms of a complex exponential.

2

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A plotted line whose length and angle represent the amplitude and phase, respectively, of a sinusoidally varying quantity such as an alternating current.

Derived terms
synchrophasor

phasor

noun

Etymology From phase + -or.

1

A phase modulator

Synonyms
phaser

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