Outofphase
Out of phase, in physics and signal processing, describes a condition where two or more periodic signals are not synchronized in time. Phase is the position within a cycle, usually expressed in degrees or radians. When two signals have the same frequency, their phase difference determines how they combine. A phase difference of 0 degrees leads to constructive interference, while 180 degrees leads to destructive interference and potential cancellation when amplitudes match. Partial phase differences produce partial cancellation or amplification depending on the frequency and amplitude relationship, a phenomenon often described as comb filtering in the frequency domain.
In practical terms, out-of-phase conditions arise from different path lengths, latency in electronics, or deliberate design
Measurement and analysis rely on tools like oscilloscopes, phase meters, and vector diagrams to visualize phase
See also: phase, phase difference, interference, time delay, coherence, all-pass filter.