Complex Fourier series of sin (t)

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In finding Cn, I arrived at a different answer. I got an extra factor of (1/i) instead, which came when you do the integral of each exponential with respect to t; so you get a factor of 1/i(1-n) and 1/i(1+n) respectively..

Did they intentionally leave that out?

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The above may help.

This should be in one of the math forums.
 
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Addition thought. f(t) = sint is its own Fourier series. exp(it) = cost + isint. Therefore c1 needs a coefficient 1/i. I can't see what your disagreement is about. Perhaps you can give the details of your derivation.
 
mathman said:
Addition thought. f(t) = sint is its own Fourier series. exp(it) = cost + isint. Therefore c1 needs a coefficient 1/i. I can't see what your disagreement is about. Perhaps you can give the details of your derivation.

Sorry, I spotted my mistake!