phasor

[/ˈfeɪzər/]
nounmasculinepl: phasors
fasor
1. A complex number representation of a sinusoidal function, consisting of a magnitude and a phase angle, used in electrical engineering and signal processing to simplify AC circuit analysis
The phasor diagram shows the relationship between voltage and current in the circuit.
O diagrama de fasores mostra a relação entre tensão e corrente no circuito.
2. A rotating vector in the complex plane that represents the amplitude and phase of a sinusoidal waveform
Engineers use phasor notation to analyze three-phase power systems.
Engenheiros usam notação de fasores para analisar sistemas de potência trifásicos.
Phasor is a specialized technical term primarily used in electrical engineering, mathematics, and physics education and practice. Both English 'phasor' and Portuguese 'fasor' are borrowed from this English-origin technical vocabulary. The term is universal across both countries in academic and professional engineering contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rotating vectorcomplex amplitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fasor
Standard technical term used in electrical engineering courses and literature
Portugal
fasor
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; internationally standardized technical terminology
USA
phasor
Commonly used in electrical engineering and power systems analysis

Related Words

impedanceadmittancereactancephasor diagramAC circuitsinusoidalcomplex plane
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