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If so, could it be used to integrate sin(x)/ln(x)
LCKurtz said:You aren't going to find a simple antiderivative of that and if you are looking for a definite integral just use a numerical method directly on the integral.
Anyways, doesn't a function have to be oscillating to have a Fourier series?
A Fourier series is a mathematical representation of a periodic function as a sum of sine and cosine functions. It allows us to decompose a complex function into simpler components and is widely used in fields such as signal processing and physics.
No, not all functions can be represented by a Fourier series. A function must be periodic and have a finite number of discontinuities in order to have a valid Fourier series representation.
Yes, there is a Fourier series representation for ln(x). It is given by ln(x) = -ln(2) - sum from n=1 to infinity of (cos(nx)/n).
The Fourier series for ln(x) can be derived using the properties of Fourier series and integration by parts. The detailed derivation can be found in many mathematical textbooks.
The Fourier series for ln(x) has applications in solving differential equations, signal processing, and in physics to describe the behavior of certain physical systems. It can also be used to approximate the value of ln(x) for certain values of x.