Numerical integration for sinsoidal wave

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Start date Jul 2, 2013
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For numerical integration of sinusoidal curves, the trapezoidal rule, midpoint rule, and Simpson's rule are commonly discussed methods. The Simpson's rule is noted for its accuracy, especially with smooth functions like sinusoids. Users suggest that the choice of method may depend on the specific characteristics of the data points and the desired precision. It is important to consider the trade-offs between computational efficiency and accuracy when selecting a method. Ultimately, Simpson's rule is often recommended for its superior performance with sinusoidal data.

Jul 2, 2013

pyroknife

I have a plot with a bunch of data points. I would like to perform a numerical integration on it. I was just wondering, what method of integrating do you guys think would be best suited for a sinusoidal like curve?

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Jul 2, 2013

barryj

Well, there is the trapezoidal rule, the midpoint rule, and the Simpson rule. I recall the Simpson rule being the best.

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