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- Dictionaryharmonic/hɑːˈmɒnɪk/
adjective
- 1. relating to or characterized by harmony: "a basic four-chord harmonic sequence"
- 2. relating to a harmonic progression: "the resonant frequencies of the vibrations bear simple harmonic relationships to each other"
noun
- 1. an overtone accompanying a fundamental tone at a fixed interval, produced by vibration of a string, column of air, etc. in an exact fraction of its length.
- 2. a component frequency of an oscillation or wave.
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In physics, acoustics, and telecommunications, a harmonic is a sinusoidal wave with a frequency that is a positive integer multiple of the fundamental frequency of a periodic signal. The fundamental frequency is also called the 1st harmonic; the other harmonics are known as higher harmonics.
Feb 19, 2020 · Harmonics Definition: Harmonics are defined as higher frequency components that are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency, causing waveform distortion. Sources of Harmonics: Harmonics come from non-linear loads and powerful electronic switching circuits.
Jul 27, 2020 · Harmonics are sinusoidal waves whose frequencies are multiples of the fundamental frequency of an AC signal. They are caused by non-linear loads and can affect the quality, losses and performance of electrical systems.
Harmonics are unwanted higher frequencies that distort the sinusoidal waveform of AC circuits. Learn how harmonics are generated, classified and measured in electrical and electronic devices and circuits.
A harmonic is a wave or signal whose frequency is an integral (whole number) multiple of the frequency of the same reference signal or wave. As part of the harmonic series, the term can also refer to the ratio of the frequency of such a signal or wave to the frequency of the reference signal or wave.
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May 21, 2012 · Many signals have a large number of harmonics, some, like a square wave, in theory infinite. This is a partial construction of a square wave. The blue sine which shows 1 period is the fundamental. Then there's the third harmonic (square waves don't have even harmonics), the purple one.
These patterns are only created within the object or instrument at specific frequencies of vibration. These frequencies are known as harmonic frequencies, or merely harmonics. At any frequency other than a harmonic frequency, the resulting disturbance of the medium is irregular and non-repeating.
