In this tutorial, we will learn how to calculate the Fourier series of periodic functions.
Assume is a periodic function with period
, i.e.
for all
. The Fourier Series of
is defined as
where
for all
for all
Theorem 1. If satisfies Lipchitz condition on
, then
Theorem 2. Parseval’s Identity.
Question 1. Assume for all
and
on
What is the value of
Solution. From Theorem 1, on
. Therefore,
and
. Hence,
Question 2. Prove these identities:
Solution.
Choose the function on
and f(x) is a periodic function with period
.
Use the formulas of and
, we can prove that the Fourier series of
is
From Theorem 1, take , then
Therefore, .
Assume , we get
.
Therefore .
From Parserval’s identity, we know
Therefore .
Assume , we get
Therefore, .