Lissajous curve

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English

A Lissajous curve
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Etymology

Named after French mathematician Jules Antoine Lissajous (1822–1880), who invented an apparatus that projected such figures onto a wall.

Noun

Lissajous curve (plural Lissajous curves)

  1. (mathematics) Synonym of Lissajous figure
    • 1961 February, “Talking of Trains: New L.T. research laboratory”, in Trains Illustrated, page 77:
      In the fabric section, a textile twisting and tearing machine and a "Lissajou curve" [sic] abrader (covering a complete area in overlapping curves) are supplemented by apparatus for evaluating waterproofness, fibre diameter and light-fastness.

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