Polynomial phases are functions defined on a group, often represented as exponential functions of the form $e^{2\pi i P(x)}$, where $P(x)$ is a polynomial. These phases play a crucial role in higher-order Fourier analysis, particularly in understanding the structure of various sets and functions through their Fourier transforms, helping to study additive properties and correlations in additive combinatorics.
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