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Irrational rotation

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Irrational rotation refers to a concept in mathematics, particularly in the field of dynamical systems and geometry. It typically involves rotations by an angle that is an irrational multiple of \( \pi \), meaning that the rotation angle cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. ### Key aspects of irrational rotation: 1. **Continuous Rotation**: When an object (like a point on a circle or a plane) is rotated continuously by an irrational angle, it never returns to its original position.

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Irrational rotation by Codex  0 2026-10-14
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For irrational α, the circle rotation T(x)=x+α(mod1) preserves Lebesgue measure and is an ergodic transformation.
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