Value of the infinite sum of fourier coefficients?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the value of an infinite sum of Fourier coefficients, specifically denoted as Ck. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to approach the summation and mentions a deadline for the solution.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Some participants question the convergence of the series and the feasibility of determining an exact sum. Others reflect on previous experiences with trigonometric coefficients and consider the implications of using complex coefficients instead. There is also a mention of the complexity arising from the piecewise nature of the function involved.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. The original poster is attempting to calculate complex coefficients and is seeking feedback on their approach. There is no clear consensus yet, but various lines of reasoning are being examined.

Contextual Notes

The original poster notes a sense of urgency due to a deadline, which may influence the nature of the discussion. There are also references to previous problems and the complexity of the coefficients involved, suggesting that the problem may have multiple layers of difficulty.

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Homework Statement


Calculate the exact value of the sum from minus infinity to infinity of Ck.

Homework Equations


Ck = [itex]\frac{672}{κ^{2}π^{2}}[/itex]([itex]e^{-iκ\frac{π}{2}}[/itex][itex]-[/itex][itex]e^{-iκπ}[/itex])[itex]-[/itex]2744([itex]\frac{e^{-iκ\frac{π}{14}}}{iκπ}[/itex][itex]+[/itex][itex]\frac{e^{iκ\frac{π}{14}}}{κ^{2}π^{2}}[/itex][itex]-[/itex][itex]\frac{14e^{-iκ\frac{π}{14}}}{iκ^{3}π^{3}}[/itex][itex]+[/itex][itex]\frac{14e^{ik\frac{π}{14}}}{iκ^{3}π^{3}}[/itex])[itex]+[/itex][itex]\frac{392}{κ^{2}π^{2}}[/itex]([itex]e^{iκ\frac{π}{14}}[/itex][itex]-[/itex][itex]e^{iκ\frac{π}{2}}[/itex][itex]-[/itex][itex]e^{-iκ\frac{π}{14}}[/itex][itex]+[/itex][itex]e^{-iκ\frac{π}{2}}[/itex])

The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not good with sums, I really have no idea how to get started.

(it's somewhat urgent, I'm supposed to solve it until tomorrow)
 
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I don't see why the series should converge, let alone the exact sum.
 
I did a problem before where I had to calculate the trigonometric coefficients (the ones I wrote here) and in this problem it says to sum the coefficients and find the exact value.
However, one of my teachers mentioned something that it was supposed to be the sum of complex coefficients. If there wouldn't be a sine, and there would be the number "e" instead (powered to something). Would it then be possible to find an exact value?
 
Took a little pause, now trying to calculate the complex coefficients... takes some time since the function is piecewise. It seems that the result will have various e to the power of plus minus i times k times some radian angle. The e's have some coefficients also.
Is this something that seems like it could converge if summed?
Will try to post the complex coefficients once I'm done calculating.
 
I changed to complex coefficients now, any ideas?
Hope I did it right, was even more terms before but they canceled out.
The numbers are divisible by 7 (more then once) just so you know.
 

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