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Lissajous Figures Concept

Demonstrations in Lissajous Figures

Agilent dual-channel function generator (left) and Agilent InfiniiVision digital oscilloscope (right) displaying a blue Lissajous figure in XY mode, connected by two BNC cables

Lissajous Figures

Displays Lissajous figures on an oscilloscope in XY mode to show how frequency ratios and phase differences between two sinusoidal signals produce characteristic closed-curve patterns. Students learn to read frequency …

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