##  [Phase Error](/phase-error) 

  ##  [Phase Error](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/phase-error-0) 

  

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Definition

The instantaneous angular deviation between a signal component's actual phase and its ideal (expected) phase reference for a carrier, symbol, or subcarrier, expressed in radians per symbol or per observation interval; used to describe phase misalignment after nominal timing and frequency compensation.