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A Gentle Introduction to Quasi-periodic Phenomena

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We give an elementary introduction to the theory of quasi-periodic oscillations based on their basic property of frequency incommensurability. First, we provide their brief mathematical description, examples from physics, and the visualization and measuring methods. We also propose a new simple technique for evaluating their degree of non-periodicity. The issues outlined in this article will be useful for instructors and physics undergraduates dealing with the modern theory of oscillations.

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  1. Department of Natural Sciences Training, Kherson State Maritime Academy, Kherson, 73000, Ukraine

    Vladimir Ivchenko

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Vladimir Ivchenko is an associate professor in the Department of Natural Science Training of the Kherson State Maritime Academy. He holds a PhD in solid-state physics. His research interests are in theoretical physics, computational physics and physics education.

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Ivchenko, V. A Gentle Introduction to Quasi-periodic Phenomena. Reson 28, 1135–1144 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-023-1642-0

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