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ERIC Number: EJ996097
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Sep
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0807
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Some Applications of Fourier's Great Discovery for Beginners
Kraftmakher, Yaakov
European Journal of Physics, v33 n5 p1249-1258 Sep 2012
Nearly two centuries ago, Fourier discovered that any periodic function of period T can be presented as a sum of sine waveforms of frequencies equal to an integer times the fundamental frequency [omega] = 2[pi]/T (Fourier's series). It is impossible to overestimate the importance of Fourier's discovery, and all physics or engineering students should be familiar with this subject. A suitable device for demonstrating spectra of electrical signals is a digital storage oscilloscope. Spectra of various waveforms and of AM and FM signals are demonstrated, as well as AM signals from a broadcasting station. Changes in the signals filtered by frequency-selective circuits are seen by comparing the spectra of the input and output voltages. All the experiments are suitable for undergraduate laboratories and usable as classroom demonstrations. (Contains 6 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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