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noun Mathematics.
the calculation of Fourier series and their generalization.
the study of Fourier series and their generalization.
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Also called Fourier analysis.

Origin of harmonic analysis

First recorded in 1865–70
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British Dictionary definitions for harmonic analysis

harmonic analysis

noun
the representation of a periodic function by means of the summation and integration of simple trigonometric functions
the study of this means of representation
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Scientific definitions for harmonic analysis

harmonic analysis

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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