Find Fourier Series of g(t): Simplification & Formula Analysis

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The discussion revolves around finding the Fourier series of the function g(t) defined as g(t) = (t+4)/((t^2+8t+25)^2). Participants are exploring the relationship between this function and known Fourier transform formulas.

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  • Participants discuss simplifying the function and matching it to known Fourier transform formulas. There are suggestions to use partial fraction decomposition and complete the square for easier manipulation. Some participants express uncertainty about the next steps after simplification.

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The discussion is ongoing, with various approaches being explored. Some participants have provided guidance on methods such as integration by parts and changing variables, while others have noted the distinction between Fourier series and Fourier transforms, indicating a potential misunderstanding in the original problem framing.

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There is a mention of confusion between Fourier series and Fourier transforms, which may affect the direction of the discussion. Participants are also working with a specific function that may require additional context or constraints for complete analysis.

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Find the Fourier series of :
$$g(t)=\frac{t+4}{(t^2+8t+25)^2}$$

2. I have been trying to write the function to match the formula $$\mathcal{F} [\frac{1}{1+t^2}] = \pi e^{-\mid(\omega)\mid}$$


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I have simplified the function to
$$(t+4)(\frac{1}{9}(\frac{1}{1+\frac{(t+4)^2}{9}})^2)$$
Cant really see where to go from here.
 
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Try doing a partial fraction decomposition on g.
 
I may be misleading you here but if you complete the square and then do a variable substitution you get what I would say is an easier problem.
 
dengulakungen said:
1.
Find the Fourier series of :
$$g(t)=\frac{t+4}{(t^2+8t+25)^2}$$

2. I have been trying to write the function to match the formula $$\mathcal{F} [\frac{1}{1+t^2}] = \pi e^{-\mid(\omega)\mid}$$3.
I have simplified the function to
$$(t+4)(\frac{1}{9}(\frac{1}{1+\frac{(t+4)^2}{9}})^2)$$
Cant really see where to go from here.

You can write the Fourier transform as ##{\cal F}(g) (w) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-i w t} g(t) \, dt##, then apply integration by parts: ##\int u \, dv = uv - \int v \, du##, with ##u = e^{-iwt}## and ##dv = g(t) \, dt##. By a change-of-variables, the integral ##\int g\, dt## is do-able, and afterwards you will be left with a form in which your previous FT formula can now be used.

BTW: you are NOT doing Fourier series, you are doing the Fourier transform. These two concepts are very different and should never be mixed up.
 

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