4. Half Range Fourier Series
If a function is defined over half the range, say 0 to L, instead of the full range from -L to L, it may be expanded in a series of sine terms only or of cosine terms only. The series produced is then called a half range Fourier series.
Conversely, the Fourier Series of an even or odd function can be analysed using the half range definition.
Even Function and Half Range Cosine Series
An even function can be expanded using half its range from
- 0 to L or
- -L to 0 or
- L to 2L
That is, the range of integration = L. The Fourier series of the half range even function is given by:
for n = 1, 2, 3, ... , where
bn = 0
In the figure below, f(t) = t is sketched from t = 0 to t = π.
An even function means that it must be symmetrical about the f(t) axis and this is shown in the following figure by the broken line between t = -π and t = 0.
It is then assumed that the "triangular wave form" produced is periodic with period 2π outside of this range as shown by the red dotted lines.
Example
We are given that
and f(t) is periodic with period 2π.
a) Sketch the function for 3 cycles.
b) Find the Fourier trigonometric series for f(t), using half-range series.
Odd Function and Half Range Sine Series
An odd function can be expanded using half its range from 0 to L, i.e. the range of integration = L. The Fourier series of the odd function is:
Since ao = 0 and an = 0, we have:
for n = 1, 2, 3, ...
In the figure below, f(t) = t is sketched from t = 0 to t = π, as before.
An odd function means that it is symmetrical about the origin and this is shown by the red broken lines between t = -π and t = 0.
It is then assumed that the waveform produced is periodic of period 2π outside of this range as shown by the dotted lines.
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