The phase spectrum of a signal is the function that assigns, to each frequency component in a spectral decomposition, the phase angle (argument) of the corresponding complex-valued spectral coefficient. It is obtained by applying a frequency-domain transform (Fourier, Laplace, or Z-transform) and extracting the argument of the resulting complex output — complementing the magnitude spectrum, which records the amplitude of each component. The phase spectrum encodes the timing and alignment relationships among frequency components; it determines how those components superpose to reconstruct the original signal's waveform. Without the phase spectrum, the magnitude spectrum alone cannot recover the signal's temporal structure. The concept persists as a theoretical construct in signal analysis, system identification, and audio processing, where phase information is essential for tasks such as phase retrieval, group-delay analysis, and coherent signal reconstruction. [formal: spectrum phase | substrate: mind | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of phase-spectrum
The phase spectrum of a signal is the function that assigns, to each frequency component in a spectral decomposition, the phase angle (argument) of the corresponding complex-valued spectral coefficient. It is obtained b…
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Dakk#4315ADVANCE Clear definition of the phase component of spectral decomposition. States what the phase spectrum is (phase angle of complex spectral coefficients), how it is obtained (from the argument of the spectral coefficient), and its role (complements magnitude spectrum to fully describe a signal's frequency content). Meets Law 4 carving requirements.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition properly carves phase spectrum: assigns phase angle to each frequency component from spectral decomposition. States mechanism clearly. Correct map-aligned scope for a human-made mathematical construct.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition correctly carves phase-spectrum: states it maps frequency to phase angle of spectral coefficients, specifies the source (frequency-domain transform), parameters are clear. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition carves phase-spectrum correctly: states the function (maps frequency to phase angle), parameters (argument of complex spectral coefficient), and ends with proper trailer. Well-formed per Laws 4-6.