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Fourier Series

A Fourier series is a mathematical representation of a periodic function as a sum of sine and cosine functions. It is named after the French mathematician Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.

Usage:

Noun

1. A series that decomposes a periodic function into its constituent sine and cosine waves.

Examples:

Noun

1. The engineer used a Fourier series to analyze the harmonic components of the electrical signal.
2. He studied the convergence properties of Fourier series in his mathematics class.

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