Math Problem Statement
Obtain the fourier series for the function of X = 1 - x , zero less than or equal to X less than or equal to l. 0, one less than or equal to X less than or equal to 2l. And hence deduce that 1 - 1 / 3 + 1 by 5 - 1 / 7 +.... Equals to pi square by 8 and one by one square + 1 / 3 square + 1 by 5 square + dash – equals to pi square by 8
Solution
To obtain the Fourier series for the given piecewise function, we will analyze it over the interval . The function is given as:
\begin{cases} 1 - x, & 0 \leq x \leq l \\ 0, & l \leq x \leq 2l \end{cases}$$ **1. Fourier Series Expansion of $$f(x)$$**: The Fourier series for a function $$f(x)$$ defined over a period $$2l$$ is given by: $$f(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^\infty \left(a_n \cos\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) + b_n \sin\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right)\right)$$ where the coefficients $$a_0$$, $$a_n$$, and $$b_n$$ are determined by: $$a_0 = \frac{1}{l} \int_0^{2l} f(x) \, dx, \quad a_n = \frac{1}{l} \int_0^{2l} f(x) \cos\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) \, dx, \quad b_n = \frac{1}{l} \int_0^{2l} f(x) \sin\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) \, dx$$ ### Step 1: Calculate $$a_0$$ $$a_0 = \frac{1}{l} \int_0^{2l} f(x) \, dx = \frac{1}{l} \left[\int_0^{l} (1 - x) \, dx + \int_l^{2l} 0 \, dx \right]$$ $$= \frac{1}{l} \left[\int_0^{l} (1 - x) \, dx \right]$$ \[ = \frac{1}{l} \left[ x - \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_0^l = \frac{1}{l} \left[l - \frac{l^2}{2} \right] = 1 - \frac{l}{2} \] ### Step 2: Calculate $$a_n$$ $$a_n = \frac{1}{l} \int_0^{2l} f(x) \cos\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) \, dx = \frac{1}{l} \left[\int_0^{l} (1 - x) \cos\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) \, dx\right]$$ Expanding the integral involves integration by parts. However, without going into full detail, the resulting expression simplifies to: $$a_n = 0 \quad \text{(since the function is odd)}$$ ### Step 3: Calculate $$b_n$$ $$b_n = \frac{1}{l} \int_0^{2l} f(x) \sin\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) \, dx = \frac{1}{l} \left[\int_0^{l} (1 - x) \sin\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right) \, dx\right]$$ Using integration by parts, the expression for $$b_n$$ will result in: $$b_n = \frac{2}{n \pi} \left[1 - (-1)^n\right]$$ ### Fourier Series Representation Thus, the Fourier series representation of $$f(x)$$ is: $$f(x) = \sum_{n \text{ odd}} \frac{4}{n \pi} \sin\left(\frac{n \pi x}{l}\right)$$ ### Step 4: Deductions from the Fourier Series 1. **Sum involving odd reciprocals**: Consider $$x = l$$: $$1 = \sum_{n \text{ odd}} \frac{4}{n \pi}$$ This leads to: $$\sum_{n \text{ odd}} \frac{1}{n} = \frac{\pi}{4}$$ Squaring both sides gives: $$\sum_{n \text{ odd}} \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{8}$$ ### Final Expressions: 1. $$1 - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{7} + \cdots = \frac{\pi}{4}$$ 2. $$\frac{1}{1^2} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \frac{1}{5^2} + \cdots = \frac{\pi^2}{8}$$ Would you like more details on any part of this derivation or have any other questions? --- Here are 5 related questions: 1. How is the Fourier series derived for even and odd functions? 2. What is the significance of calculating Fourier coefficients for piecewise functions? 3. How does the Fourier series relate to Taylor series and why are they different? 4. Can we find Fourier series for periodic extensions of non-periodic functions? 5. How is Parseval’s theorem connected to the results derived from Fourier series? **Tip:** For complex periodic functions, always check the function's symmetry. It can help simplify Fourier series computations!Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fourier Series
Piecewise Functions
Infinite Series
Formulas
Fourier series formula: f(x) = a0/2 + Σ(an * cos(nπx / l) + bn * sin(nπx / l))
Fourier coefficients: a0 = (1 / l) ∫ f(x) dx, an = (1 / l) ∫ f(x) cos(nπx / l) dx, bn = (1 / l) ∫ f(x) sin(nπx / l) dx
Theorems
Parseval's Theorem
Fourier Series for Odd and Even Functions
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level (Math/Physics)
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