English

Noun

oscillator ‎(plural oscillators)

1. A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.
2. An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.
3. (cellular automata) A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.
   • 2010, Andrew Adamatzky, Game of Life Cellular Automata (page 126)

     Synthesis of spaceship flotillas is even more complicated than synthesis of oscillators, since spaceships are like oscillators that move […]

Derived terms

• electronic oscillator
• harmonic oscillator

Hyponyms

• (cellular automata): pentadecathlon

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