Sinusoidal and exponential series

In summary, the conversation discusses the idea of expressing periodic functions with exponential variation through a series of sinusoids multiplied by a series of exponentials. The concept of a Fourier series with exponential factors is also mentioned. However, it is noted that the product of a Fourier series and an exponential function is not periodic. The possibility of expressing any function through this type of series is also brought up.
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Jhenrique
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If is possible to expess periodic functions as a serie of sinusoids, so is possible to express periodic functions with exponential variation through of a serie of sinusoids multiplied by a serie of exponentials? Also, somebody already thought in the ideia of express any function how a serie of exponential?
 
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What do you mean by "periodic functions wit exponential variation"?
 
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HallsofIvy said:
What do you mean by "periodic functions wit exponential variation"?

An exemple of a periodic function that can be approximate by Fourier series is:
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And another exemple of a "periodic function with exponential variation" is a function like this:
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So, if exist a exponential factor in the Fourier series, this serie would be perfect for represent this second graph. Yeah!?
 
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Jhenrique said:
And another exemple of a "periodic function with exponential variation" is a function like this:
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The function in the graph is not periodic. For a periodic function whose period is p, f(x) = f(x + p), for any x.
Jhenrique said:
So, if exist a exponential factor in the Fourier series, this serie would be perfect for represent this second graph. Yeah!?
 
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Mark44 said:
The function in the graph is not periodic. For a periodic function whose period is p, f(x) = f(x + p), for any x.

True! But, what say about a Fourier serie with factor exponential?
 
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The Fourier series for a function is periodic, but if you multiply that series by an exponential function, the product is no longer periodic. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, though.
 
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Mark44 said:
The Fourier series for a function is periodic, but if you multiply that series by an exponential function, the product is no longer periodic. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, though.

The Fourier series, roughly speaking, is ##f(t) = \sum_{-\infty }^{+\infty } A_\omega \cos(\omega t - \varphi_\omega ) \Delta \omega ##, I was thinking in a serie like this: ##f(t) = \sum_{-\infty }^{+\infty } \sum_{-\infty }^{+\infty } A_{\omega \sigma} \exp(\sigma t) \cos(\omega t - \varphi_{\omega \sigma}) \Delta \omega \Delta \sigma## with the intention of express any function through this serie.
 

Related to Sinusoidal and exponential series

1. What is a sinusoidal series?

A sinusoidal series is a mathematical representation of a function that oscillates between positive and negative values in a regular pattern. It is often used to model periodic phenomena, such as sound waves or electromagnetic signals.

2. How is a sinusoidal series different from an exponential series?

A sinusoidal series is based on trigonometric functions, such as sine and cosine, while an exponential series is based on the exponential function. This means that a sinusoidal series has a repeating pattern, while an exponential series increases or decreases exponentially.

3. What are some applications of sinusoidal and exponential series?

Sinusoidal and exponential series have a wide range of applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and finance. They can be used to model natural phenomena, analyze data, and make predictions about future trends.

4. How do you determine the period and amplitude of a sinusoidal series?

The period of a sinusoidal series is the length of one complete cycle, and can be determined by finding the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs. The amplitude is the maximum distance from the mean value to the peak or trough, and can be found by dividing the difference between the maximum and minimum values by 2.

5. Can sinusoidal and exponential series be combined?

Yes, sinusoidal and exponential series can be combined to create more complex mathematical models. For example, the Fourier series combines sinusoidal and exponential series to represent a wider range of functions, making it useful in fields such as signal processing and image reconstruction.

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