Lissajous Figures
Lissajous Figures
Lissajous figures are parametric curves where both x(t) and y(t) are sine functions. If the ratio of the frequencies is rational, the curve will always eventually close. If it is irrational, the curve will never close and eventually fill a region.
Details
Details
Lissajous figures are easy to make on an oscilloscope.
External Links
External Links
Permanent Citation
Permanent Citation
Stephen Wolfram
"Lissajous Figures"
http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/LissajousFigures/
Wolfram Demonstrations Project
Published: September 28, 2007