Fourier Series: A_0=0, a_n=0, b_n=2/(n∏); Period p=2

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of Fourier coefficients for a function with specified coefficients A_0=0, a_n=0, and b_n=2/(n∏), with a period of p=2. The original poster expresses difficulty in their attempt to solve the problem.

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  • Exploratory, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants inquire about the original poster's attempt and reasoning, suggesting the need for clarity on what was deemed "not good enough." There is a mention of using MATLAB to compute Fourier coefficients, and some participants express humor regarding the original poster's phrasing.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking more details about the original poster's reasoning and attempts. There is an acknowledgment of the original poster's desire to improve their MATLAB skills, indicating a productive direction for future contributions.

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The original poster notes that they faced requirements they could not meet at the moment, suggesting constraints in their current understanding or skill level with MATLAB.

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Homework Statement



Fourier coefficients: A_0=0, a_n=0, b_n=2/(n∏) ; period p=2

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Fourier series


The Attempt at a Solution



Attempt was not good enough!
 
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Welcome to PF;
Were you supposed to write a MATLAB script to calculate a number of Fourier coefficients?
Please show us the attempt anyway - along with your reasoning.
What was it about your attempt that was "not good enough"?
 
Alas, the poster's attempt at posting a question wasn't good enough.
 
jokes?

I get it; that's a joke right?

Very good streamking!

One must not lose their sense of humor, even in the mist of battle, very clever, but not good enough!


Alas,



%% I_A
% BEGIN SOME FUNCTION AND VARIABLE DECLARATIONS
syms x;
length_of_k = 25; % Number of coefficients to calculate
p = pi; % Function period
y = sin(x); % Function
x_test = -p : 1/25 : 2*p; % Original x values
y_test = sin(x_test); % Original f(x)
% END SOME FUNCTION

% BEGIN COMPUTING FOURIER COEFFICIENTS
% -- BEGIN NOTES --
% Calculate : a_0, a_k, b_k with k > 0
% a_0 = (1/p)*int(f(t), t, 0, p) -- Integral f(t) w.r.t. t from 0 to p
% a_k = (2/p)*int(f(t)*cos((2*pi*k*t)/p), t, 0, p)
% b_k = (2/p)*int(f(t)*sin((2*pi*k*t)/p), t, 0, p)
% -- END NOTES --

a_0 = (1/p)*int(y, x, 0, p); % Calculate as priming reed
a_coeff = []; % Declaring null array
b_coeff = []; % Declaring null array
fprintf('Fourier Coefficient:\ta_0 ==> %0.2f\n', double(a_0))

for k = 1 : length_of_k
a_coeff = [a_coeff, (2/p)*int(x*cos(2*pi*k*x/p), x, 0, p)];
b_coeff = [b_coeff, (2/p)*int(x*sin(2*pi*k*x/p), x, 0, p)];
fprintf('Fourier Coefficient:\t');
fprintf('a_%1.0f ==> %0.3f\t\t', k, double(a_coeff(k)));
fprintf('b_%1.0f ==> %0.3f\n', k, double(b_coeff(k)));
end
% END COMPUTING FOURIER COEFFICIENTS

% BEGIN GENERATING FOURIER TERMS
fs_x = [];
fs_a0_calc = (a_0/2);
for i = 1 : length(x_test)
a_calc = 0;
b_calc = 0;
for k = 1 : length_of_k
a_calc = a_calc + a_coeff(k)*cos(k*x_test(i));
b_calc = b_calc + b_coeff(k)*sin(k*x_test(i));
end
fs_x = [fs_x, fs_a0_calc + a_calc + b_calc];
end
% END GENERATING FOURIER TERMS

% BEGIN PLOTS
plot(x_test, y_test, 'b', x_test, fs_x, 'r'); % Plot the original function
grid on; % Turn on grid
% END PLOTS

% BEGIN DEBUGGING CODE
fprintf('Max of f(x) = %0.4f\n', max(y_test));
fprintf('Min ox f(x) = %0.4f\n', min(y_test));
fprintf('Max of FS[x] = %0.4f\n', max(double(fs_x)));
fprintf('Min of FS[x] = %0.4f\n', min(double(fs_x)));
% END DEBUGGING CODE
 
You missed out the reasoning and why it was not "good enough".
 
I will know more about that as I become better with matlab. There were requirements that I was not able to meet at this point and time, but I will become better and get to a point where I am comfortable with matlab. It will take time, but I will learn!
 

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