How to Convert Fourier Series to Exponential Form?

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The discussion focuses on converting a Fourier series expressed in trigonometric form, f(x)=Ʃn=0∞ [ansin(nπx/a) + bncos(nπx/a)], into its exponential form, f(x)=Ʃn=-∞∞ c[SUB]n[SUB]e^(inx/a). The key solution involves using the substitution sinu = 0.5i (e^(iu) - e^(-iu)) for sine and a similar transformation for cosine. This allows for the summation to be condensed into a single term, effectively shifting the register of the summation.

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So, I've been asked to show that
f(x)=Ʃn=0 [ansin(nπx/a) + bncos(nπx/a)

is equivalent to f(x)=Ʃn=-∞ cneinx/a



I'm kinda stuck. i want to turn this into the exponential form but I don't see how to condense this into a single term.



Thanks!
 
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Use the substitution that sinu = 0.5i (e^iu -e^-iu) and the equivalent for cosine and shift the register of the summation.
 

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