Identifying cos^2 (wt+θ) in Signals Example Problem

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Start date Feb 8, 2010
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In summary, cos^2 (wt+θ) represents a sinusoidal wave with a frequency of w and a phase shift of θ in signal processing. To identify it in a signal example problem, you can look for a repetitive signal with a constant amplitude and fixed frequency and phase. The main difference between cos^2 (wt+θ) and cos (wt+θ) is the squared amplitude, which makes cos^2 (wt+θ) more stable and easier to manipulate. It can only be used to model periodic signals, not non-periodic ones. Additionally, cos^2 (wt+θ) is a squared version of the cosine function, making it easier to analyze in signal processing applications.

Feb 8, 2010

Peon666

While seeing a signals example problem, I encountered this:

cos^2 (wt+θ) = [1+cos(2wt+2θ)]

What identity is this?

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Feb 8, 2010

Doc Al

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That doesn't seem right. Looks like they missed a factor of 2:

cos(2x) = 2cos^2(x) - 1

1. What does cos^2 (wt+θ) represent in signal processing?

Cos^2 (wt+θ) represents a sinusoidal wave with a frequency of w and a phase shift of θ. It is commonly used to model periodic signals in signal processing.

2. How do you identify cos^2 (wt+θ) in a signal example problem?

To identify cos^2 (wt+θ) in a signal example problem, you can look for a signal that follows a repetitive pattern with a constant amplitude and a fixed frequency and phase.

3. What is the difference between cos^2 (wt+θ) and cos (wt+θ) in signal processing?

Cos^2 (wt+θ) and cos (wt+θ) both represent sinusoidal waves, but cos^2 (wt+θ) has a squared amplitude while cos (wt+θ) has a linear amplitude. This means that cos^2 (wt+θ) has a more defined and stable waveform compared to cos (wt+θ).

4. Can cos^2 (wt+θ) be used to model non-periodic signals?

No, cos^2 (wt+θ) can only be used to model periodic signals with a constant frequency and phase. Non-periodic signals require more complex mathematical models.

5. How is cos^2 (wt+θ) related to the cosine function?

Cos^2 (wt+θ) is a squared version of the cosine function, which means that it has a similar shape but with a squared amplitude. The squared amplitude makes it easier to analyze and manipulate in signal processing applications.