Unraveling the Mystery: Solving a Tricky Fourier Analysis Problem

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The discussion revolves around a problem in Fourier analysis, specifically concerning the properties of Fourier coefficients of a function that is continuously differentiable up to a certain order. The original poster expresses difficulty in approaching the problem, which involves demonstrating a bound on the Fourier coefficients based on the behavior of the function's derivatives.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the potential use of integration by parts as a method to tackle the problem, with one participant noting the significance of the factor of r^n in the context of the Fourier coefficients.

Discussion Status

The conversation has seen some productive exchanges, with participants exploring the implications of integration by parts. There is an acknowledgment of the approach, but no consensus or resolution has been reached regarding the problem itself.

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The original poster has clarified a notation error regarding the bounds on the derivatives of the function, which may influence the discussion. There is also an indication of the emotional support among participants, suggesting a collaborative atmosphere.

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This seemingly not-so-harsh math problem has me stumped. I tried solving it every free minute I had this weekend but no trails or any combination of them led me anywhere happy. The little ba$tard goes as follow:

"Consider [itex]f: [-\pi,\pi)\rightarrow \mathbb{R}[/itex] a function (n-1) times continuously differentiable such that [itex]f^{(n-1)}(x)[/itex] is differentiable and continuous except maybe at a finite number of points. If [itex]|f^{(n)}(x)|\leq M[/itex] except maybe at the points of discontinuity, show that the coefficients of the development of f in a complex Fourier serie satisfy

[tex]|c_r|\leq M/r^n, \ \forall r \neq 0[/itex]<br /> <br /> Edit: [itex]|f^{(n-1)}(x)|\leq M[/itex] --> [itex]|f^{(n)}(x)|\leq M[/itex][/tex]
 
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Well, with that factor of [itex]r^n[/itex] it sure smells like an integration by parts is involved.

Carl
 
Thanks for the reply CarlB, I didn't see it that way. I'll try to see what I can do with integration by parts...
 
Integration by parts it was! :biggrin:

Whenever you need a hug CarlB, I,m here for you.
 

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