Introduction to Fourier Analysis





Title Introduction to Fourier Analysis
Description This activity is designed to help students gain a qualitative intuitive understanding of Fourier Analysis. It was developed to be used in a sophomore level modern physics course, after lecture instruction on atomic models. a sophomore level modern physics course. For more details about the course, please see: http://per.colorado.edu/modern It is not as inquiry based as the guidelines recommend because the course requires computer grading, so the questions are very directed.
Subject Mathematics, Physics
Level Undergrad - Advanced, Undergrad - Intro
Type Homework
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Advanced Math, math, phet activity, sine, superposition, wave
Simulation(s) Fourier: Making Waves


Author(s) Sam McKagan, Kathy Perkins and Carl Wieman
Contact Email sam.mckagan@gmail.com
School / Organization University of Colorado
Date submitted 7/23/06
Date updated 4/20/10