How do i evaluate the convergence

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In summary, to evaluate the convergence of a Fourier series, one can use the average error method to determine the number of terms needed for it to converge to less than X% difference. This involves solving with n variables and then solving with n+1 variables and comparing the difference between the two. Once the difference is less than X%, the number of terms can be determined. This method works because each individual component in the series has less value towards the total solution than the previous one.
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got Fourier series as a result of solving a PDE. how do i evaluate the converg. using average error in order to determine the # of terms needed for it to converge to less than X%?
 
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Well brute force is Solve with n vars then solve with n+1 vars and compare |n-(n+1)|/|n+1| once that is less than X% difference you can do that. Since each individual component should have less value towards the total solution than the previous one.
 
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Well brute force is Solve with n vars then solve with n+1 vars and compare |n-(n+1)|/|n+1| once that is less than X% difference you can do that. Since each individual component should have less value towards the total solution than the previous one.

oops was thinking about this I mistyped it's |f(n)-f(n+1)|/|f(n+1)| where f is your pde function and n equivalent to the number of components. meant that before but was rushing.
 

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Convergence refers to the process of a sequence or function approaching a specific value or point. In scientific terms, it is often used to describe the behavior of a system as it approaches a stable state or equilibrium.

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