The discussion centers on the definition of "period" in Fourier series, specifically addressing the importance of stating the period as a definitive value, which is often misunderstood. The period is defined as a fixed number, specifically noted as \(2\pi\) in the problem statement. The user provided a solution involving coefficients \(a_0 = 4\) and \(a_n = \frac{8}{\pi n}\), but was corrected for not explicitly stating the period in their answer. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of clarity in mathematical definitions when solving problems related to Fourier series.
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