TOPICS
Search

Period


The interval (generally, the smallest interval) over which the values of a periodic function recur. Functions may have one or more periods over time and in space.


See also

Antiperiodic Function, Doubly Periodic Function, Half-Period Ratio, Least Period, Period Doubling, Period Three Theorem, Periodic Continued Fraction, Periodic Function, Periodic Matrix, Singly Periodic Function, Triply Periodic Function

Explore with Wolfram|Alpha

Cite this as:

Weisstein, Eric W. "Period." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Period.html

Subject classifications