Circle Map — Arnold Tongues

Explore the circle map θₙ₊₁ = θₙ + Ω − (K/2π) sin(2πθₙ) mod 1. Visualize orbits and mode‑locking regions (Arnold tongues) in (Ω, K).

Top notes — mode locking, devil’s staircase, rotation number.
Side notes — tongues widen with K.

Orbits on the Circle

Left: circle with points; Right: θ vs n (unwrapped).

Arnold Tongues (Ω vs K)

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Side notes — rational p/q regions lock.
Bottom notes — add references or derivation.