using *I*=*u*∫*vdx*−*u*′∫2​*vdx*+*u*′′∫3​*vdx*
what is fourier series of f(x) = |cos x|

To find the Fourier series of \( f(x) = |\cos x| \) using integration by parts, we'll need to compute the Fourier coefficients. The expression provided,

\[
I = u \int v dx - u' \int_2 v dx + u'' \int_3 v dx
\]

is a generalized integration by parts formula, but for the Fourier series, we focus on computing the series as follows.

### Fourier Series Overview
The Fourier series of a function \( f(x) \) over \( [-\pi, \pi] \) is given by:

\[
f(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( a_n \cos(nx) + b_n \sin(nx) \right)
\]

Where:
- \( a_n = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} f(x) \cos(nx) dx \)
- \( b_n = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} f(x) \sin(nx) dx \)
- \( a_0 = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} f(x) dx \)

### Step 1: Symmetry of \( f(x) = |\cos x| \)

Since \( f(x) = |\cos x| \) is an even function, all the sine terms \( b_n \) will vanish. Thus, we only need to compute the cosine coefficients \( a_n \) and \( a_0 \).

### Step 2: Compute \( a_0 \)

The constant term \( a_0 \) is given by:

\[
a_0 = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} |\cos x| dx
\]

Given the symmetry, we can simplify this to:

\[
a_0 = \frac{2}{\pi} \int_0^{\pi} \cos x \, dx
\]

This integral is straightforward:

\[
\int_0^{\pi} |\cos x| dx = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos x \, dx + \int_{\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\pi} -\cos x \, dx = 2
\]

Thus,

\[
a_0 = \frac{4}{\pi}
\]

### Step 3: Compute \( a_n \)

For \( a_n \) (where \( n \geq 1 \)), we compute:

\[
a_n = \frac{2}{\pi} \int_0^{\pi} |\cos x| \cos(nx) dx
\]

Given the symmetry of \( |\cos x| \), we can split this into two intervals as before:

\[
a_n = \frac{2}{\pi} \left( \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos x \cos(nx) dx + \int_{\frac{\pi}{2}}^{\pi} -\cos x \cos(nx) dx \right)
\]

Using trigonometric identities and solving these integrals yields:

\[
a_n = \frac{4(1 - (-1)^n)}{\pi(1 - n^2)}
\]

Thus, \( a_n \) is non-zero only for **even** \( n \), and the Fourier series becomes:

\[
|\cos x| = \frac{2}{\pi} + \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{4}{\pi(1 - 4k^2)} \cos(2kx)
\]

This is the Fourier series for \( f(x) = |\cos x| \).

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Would you like more details or clarifications on any of these steps?

Here are some related questions to explore further:
1. What are the differences between odd and even Fourier series?
2. How would you calculate the Fourier series for \( f(x) = \sin^2(x) \)?
3. What is the physical interpretation of the Fourier series coefficients?
4. Can the Fourier series be used to approximate non-periodic functions?
5. How do complex Fourier series differ from the real Fourier series?

**Tip:** When computing Fourier coefficients, always check the symmetry of the function (even/odd) to simplify the integrals.

Using I = u ∫ vdx − u′ ∫2​ vdx + u′′ ∫3​ vdx, what is the Fourier series of f(x) = |cos x|?

Learn how to compute the Fourier series of f(x) = |cos x| using integration by parts. This guide covers Fourier coefficients, symmetry properties, and the relevant integrals, making it perfect for undergraduate math students.

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