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The discussion revolves around the Fourier series representation of a signal with a period T = 4 and fundamental frequency w0 = pi/2. The user initially struggles with the convergence of the series when using the integral x(t) = Σa[k] * exp(i*k*pi/2*t), leading to a non-converging sum. Another participant questions the user's understanding of T and w0, suggesting familiarity with the Dirac delta function and distributions. The user later clarifies that the solution involves y(t) = ∑(delta(t - 4k)), indicating that a[k] = 1 for all k, but still faces challenges in finding y(t) due to convergence issues. The conversation highlights the complexities of Fourier series and signal representation in systems.
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We have:
Period T = 4, so fundamental frequency w0 = pi/2.
This question seems sooo easy. But when I use the integral:

x(t) = Σa[k] * exp(i*k*pi/2*t).
I get 1 + sum(cos(k*pi/2*t)), which does not converge.

Where did I went wrong ?
Thanks a lot for your help.
 
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Hello Duke,

Duke Le said:
We have T = 4, so w0 = pi/2.

I have no idea :wink: what your T and w0 stand for. Especially T. Have you heard of the dirac delta function ? Familiar with distributions ?
 
BvU said:
Hello Duke,
I have no idea :wink: what your T and w0 stand for. Especially T. Have you heard of the dirac delta function ? Familiar with distributions ?
Thanks for replying! I edited the post. So the answer for this question is:
y(t) = ∑(delta(t - 4k))
From y(t) i can show that a[k] = 1 for all k. But I couldn't find y(t) given that a[k] = 1 since it didn't converge.
 
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