Novice on Signals and Systems(Need Help)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a novice learning Signals and Systems, particularly regarding the response of a continuous-time LTI (Linear Time-Invariant) system to arbitrary inputs. Participants share resources and advice on mathematical notation and typesetting using LaTeX.

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Main Points Raised

  • A participant expresses confusion about the response of a continuous-time LTI system to arbitrary inputs and seeks clarification.
  • Another participant provides a link to a convolution tutorial and suggests that the topic of Signals and Systems is extensive, mentioning that the tutorial covers material prior to Fourier or Laplace transforms.
  • Advice is given on how to use LaTeX for displaying mathematical symbols and equations, with references to external resources for learning LaTeX formatting.
  • A participant shares their background in Computer Engineering and their motivation to learn Signals and Systems for a transition into the Telecommunications Industry.
  • Suggestions are made to explore the comp.dsp newsgroup for additional support, noting the absence of LaTeX formatting there.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the helpfulness of the forum and the resources shared, but there is no consensus on the specific understanding of the response of LTI systems, as the initial query remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various resources and methods for learning, but there are no established solutions or definitive explanations regarding the initial confusion about LTI system responses.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in learning Signals and Systems, particularly those transitioning from other fields such as Computer Engineering to Telecommunications, may find this discussion beneficial.

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Group,

I am a novice on learning Signals and Systems on my own . Got hold of Schaum Series on Signals and Systems after reading its reviews.

I got confused in the "response of a LTC(Continuous-time LTI system) to an arbitrary input"

Can somebody give me an idea about this?

Also, please let me know how to make the symbol of integration, delta function , tao etc etc here, so that i put my question exactly in the same way as in the book.

I am sure that people here will give me enough to get me started doing well in Signals and Systems.
 
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alextsipkis said:
Group,

I am a novice on learning Signals and Systems on my own . Got hold of Schaum Series on Signals and Systems after reading its reviews.

I got confused in the "response of a LTC(Continuous-time LTI system) to an arbitrary input"

Can somebody give me an idea about this?

Also, please let me know how to make the symbol of integration, delta function , tao etc etc here, so that i put my question exactly in the same way as in the book.

I am sure that people here will give me enough to get me started doing well in Signals and Systems.

there's a little convolution tutorial at https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=174635

it's not all of what you get in a Signals and Systems text (it's all pre-Fourier or pre-Laplace Transform), but S&S is a pretty big topic.

to figger out how to display math equations here, PF uses [itex]\LaTeX[/itex] which is also what Wikipedia uses. at WP, there is a LaTeX primer at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Math . i would suggest looking at that. another way do figure it out is by example. say, for instance, at the convolution tutorial, press the Quote button and see how the equations are formatted.

edit: i just realized that PF has a sticky LaTeX at https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=8997 . you can check that also for how to "typeset" your math expressions.
 
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thankyou so much rbj. Infact, after reading some threads in this forum, i was expecting reply from you.

I was desperately looking for a forum like this where i can find people who love to help others and are in the same boat.

My background is NOT in Electrical Engineering rather in Computer Engineering but i am trying to switch myselves to Telecommunications Industry and thus the concept of Signals and Systems is required in order to take courses like Digital Communications and Wireless Communications for my program.

I am going to read the convolution tutorial and LaTex Mathematicl typesetting and will keep posting my problems in this forum.

This forum indeed reminds me of GRE forum , without which i couldn't have scored that good.

Thanks again rbj for your helping attitude.
 
check out the comp.dsp newsgroup. lot'sa smart and helpful people there. no LaTeX on USENET, so you'll have to use "ASCII math" (the math equation counterpart to "ASCII art").
 
Thanks a lot rbj for your letting me know about this group.

I am feeling very comfortable by having people like you here in this forum.

Your helping attitude has put some extra learning desire in me. :-)
 

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