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This chapter starts with a general survey of oscillations and proceeds with the detailed description of free well-known linear and nonlinear oscillators. Linear and nonlinear oscillators are discussed separately because of their different behavior. Also considered are relay oscillators since they constitute an intermediate between these two types of oscillators. They act as linear oscillators except for momentary switching. Furthermore, special emphasis is put on linear parametric and classical nonlinear oscillators such as the van der Pol oscillator.
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Kneubühl, F.K. (1997). Free Oscillations. In: Oscillations and Waves. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03468-2_2
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