Fourier Series and Orthogonal Functions (Dover Books on Mathematics) [Paperback]

Harry F. Davis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0486659739 | ISBN-13: 978-0486659732 | Publication Date: May 1, 1989

This incisive text, directed to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, physics and engineering, deftly combines both theory and practical example to introduce and explore Fourier series and orthogonal functions and applications of the Fourier method to the solution of boundary-value problems. 570 exercises.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486659739
• ISBN-13: 978-0486659732
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #724,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FOURIER SERIES, THE SOLUTION TO ALL ENGRG PROBLEMS., May 2, 2000

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WINSTON OLADAPO - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fourier Series and Orthogonal Functions (Dover Books on Mathematics) (Paperback)

During the course of my studying the book, i discovered that the book goes indepth in making the concept of fourier series analysis simplified. As an engineer i make use of fourier series applications often both in my research work and in the teaching of my students to a great extent i have found this book extremely useful in that it aids the level of understanding. I have also realised that even to a novice that picks up this book will find it very interesting to a large extent.As it is known that fourier series is very usefu in engineering study , especially in the area of solving heat condition problems and for specific applications in engineering design. The book has taken a more comprehensive form which makes reading very easy . I prefer this book because it follows a progressive sequence of explanation.The introduction of fourier integral into the fourier series solution has brought to a great extent the use of partial differential equations in eral life engineering problems . The book has also made the engineering concepts defined practicable, by demonstration of a straight forward attempt aimed at pionting out the extent to which engineerig is usefuk in our everyday lives. This book should be recomended in schools as the true book avalaible in the understanding of the concept of fourier series. Orthogonal function study has also been made in such a way that a first time reader will find it easy in terms of the concept and context.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rigor and intuition -- a classic, November 16, 2000

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Ken Braithwaite (inkster, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fourier Series and Orthogonal Functions (Dover Books on Mathematics) (Paperback)

I learned Fourier analysis on my own, and mostly from this book. Its intuitive content is excellent, but it is a rigorous math text, approaching the subject form an algrbraic viewpoint. He treats convergence issies in detail and in a well-motivated fashion. "Read Who is Fourier" for an intro, and read this for the math behind the intuition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent, August 27, 2009

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Michael Edick "edickent" (Olney, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fourier Series and Orthogonal Functions (Dover Books on Mathematics) (Paperback)

Decent text, when combined with other sources. The text wasn't basic-enough to comprehend on first read, but after reading through other texts I understand what the author was conveying. I'll keep it as a reference.