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INTRODUCTION TO FOURIER

SERIES
22EC59-Sanchit Tamboli
22EC61-Ibrahim Thakur
22EC57-Mrunal Shinde
22EC58-Siddique Nafis
What is Fourier Series?
• A Fourier series is a way to represent a
periodic function as the sum of sine
and cosine terms.
• Breaks down complex functions into
simple trigonometric functions.
• Fundamental for analyzing periodic
functions and signals.
Basic Fourier Series Formula
• Formula: f(x) =

• Explanation:
• : Constant term.
: Fourier coefficients.
, :Basic function.
Graphical Representation of Fourier Series
Applications of Fourier Series
•Signal Processing: Fourier series is used to analyze
signals, converting complex waveforms into simpler sine
and cosine components. It's widely used in
telecommunications and audio compression (like MP3).
•Electrical Engineering: Helps in analyzing AC circuits
and power systems. It is used to represent periodic
electrical signals like alternating current (AC).
•Vibration Analysis: Used to model and study
mechanical vibrations, helping in areas like earthquake
engineering and designing shock absorbers.
•Image Processing: Fourier series helps in reconstructing
and processing images by breaking them into frequency
components. It’s also applied in JPEG image
compression.
•Quantum Mechanics: Fourier series is used in the wave
function analysis of quantum systems, which is critical for
predicting the behavior of particles.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fourier Series
Advantages Disadvantages
• The Fourier series breaks down complex periodic • Fourier series can only represent periodic
functions into simple sine and cosine terms, functions; non-periodic functions require other
making them easier to analyze. methods like Fourier transforms.
• It is widely applicable in areas like signal • Convergence can be slow for discontinuous
processing, acoustics, and electrical engineering. functions (e.g., the Gibbs phenomenon).
• Fourier series are efficient for representing • Fourier series does not handle non-periodic signals
periodic signals. well without modification.
• Provides a mathematical tool for both continuous • Requires a high number of terms for complex
and discrete data analysis. signals, making it computationally expensive.
• Helps in solving differential equations with • Difficult to interpret for real-world signals that
periodic boundary conditions. have noise or irregularities.
Key Takeaways
• Fourier Series breaks down complex periodic functions into simple
sine and cosine terms.
• Widely used in fields like signal processing, physics, and electrical
engineering.
• Provides a powerful tool for analyzing and solving periodic systems.
• Efficient for both continuous and discrete signal representation.
• Limitations include its inability to handle non-periodic functions and
the Gibbs phenomenon.
• Important for real-world applications like sound, image processing,
and communication systems.

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