Sinusoidal and exponential series

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Periodic functions can be expressed as a series of sinusoids, and the discussion explores whether periodic functions with exponential variation can similarly be represented using a combination of sinusoids and exponentials. The concept of "periodic functions with exponential variation" is clarified, emphasizing that while Fourier series are inherently periodic, introducing an exponential factor renders the product non-periodic. The Fourier series is defined, and a proposed series structure aims to express any function through a combination of exponential and sinusoidal terms. The conversation highlights the complexities of combining these mathematical concepts effectively.
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If is possible to expess periodic functions as a serie of sinusoids, so is possible to express periodic functions with exponential variation through of a serie of sinusoids multiplied by a serie of exponentials? Also, somebody already thought in the ideia of express any function how a serie of exponential?
 
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What do you mean by "periodic functions wit exponential variation"?
 
HallsofIvy said:
What do you mean by "periodic functions wit exponential variation"?

An exemple of a periodic function that can be approximate by Fourier series is:
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And another exemple of a "periodic function with exponential variation" is a function like this:
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So, if exist a exponential factor in the Fourier series, this serie would be perfect for represent this second graph. Yeah!?
 
Jhenrique said:
And another exemple of a "periodic function with exponential variation" is a function like this:
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The function in the graph is not periodic. For a periodic function whose period is p, f(x) = f(x + p), for any x.
Jhenrique said:
So, if exist a exponential factor in the Fourier series, this serie would be perfect for represent this second graph. Yeah!?
 
Mark44 said:
The function in the graph is not periodic. For a periodic function whose period is p, f(x) = f(x + p), for any x.

True! But, what say about a Fourier serie with factor exponential?
 
The Fourier series for a function is periodic, but if you multiply that series by an exponential function, the product is no longer periodic. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, though.
 
Mark44 said:
The Fourier series for a function is periodic, but if you multiply that series by an exponential function, the product is no longer periodic. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, though.

The Fourier series, roughly speaking, is ##f(t) = \sum_{-\infty }^{+\infty } A_\omega \cos(\omega t - \varphi_\omega ) \Delta \omega ##, I was thinking in a serie like this: ##f(t) = \sum_{-\infty }^{+\infty } \sum_{-\infty }^{+\infty } A_{\omega \sigma} \exp(\sigma t) \cos(\omega t - \varphi_{\omega \sigma}) \Delta \omega \Delta \sigma## with the intention of express any function through this serie.
 

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