harmonic analysis


nounMathematics.
  1. the calculation of Fourier series and their generalization.

  2. the study of Fourier series and their generalization.

Origin of harmonic analysis

1
First recorded in 1865–70

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British Dictionary definitions for harmonic analysis

harmonic analysis

noun
  1. the representation of a periodic function by means of the summation and integration of simple trigonometric functions

  2. the study of this means of representation

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Scientific definitions for harmonic analysis

harmonic analysis

  1. The study of functions given by a Fourier series or analogous representations, such as periodic functions and functions on topological groups.

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