07-16-2009, 04:20 PM
Hi,
Sorry, I've started to write a more detailed description a few times, but each time it became clear that I would have to go back and cover more material. To go from the concept of a straight line to that of an infinite linear vector space of functions (which is what the Fourier analysis is one example of) is to cover about seven years of math (seventh grade to junior year in a math/science/engineering curriculum). That is a lot more than I can do in a forum post. Perhaps by following the link above, and reading from there, you'll be able to get a better grasp on the subject. Again, sorry that I can be of so little help.
--Pete
Quote:I'm not sure what you mean? First of all if a function is linear . . .Linear in math means a lot more than a straight line relationship between two quantities related by one variable.
Sorry, I've started to write a more detailed description a few times, but each time it became clear that I would have to go back and cover more material. To go from the concept of a straight line to that of an infinite linear vector space of functions (which is what the Fourier analysis is one example of) is to cover about seven years of math (seventh grade to junior year in a math/science/engineering curriculum). That is a lot more than I can do in a forum post. Perhaps by following the link above, and reading from there, you'll be able to get a better grasp on the subject. Again, sorry that I can be of so little help.
--Pete
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