18.8 - Orthogonality and Eigenfunction Expansion
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What is the definition of orthogonality in the context of functions?
💡 Hint: Think of angles and how they relate to functions.
Explain the importance of orthogonality in computing Fourier coefficients.
💡 Hint: Remember how each function overlaps with another.
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What is the significance of orthogonality in Fourier series?
💡 Hint: Think about how functions interact with each other.
True or False: The inner product of two orthogonal functions over a defined interval equals zero.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of orthogonality.
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Consider the eigenfunctions sin(nπx/L) and sin(mπx/L). Prove their orthogonality by evaluating their inner product over the interval [0, L].
💡 Hint: Use integration by parts or trigonometric identities.
Derive the formula for the nth Fourier coefficient of a function using inner products. Explain how this relates to the concept of orthogonality.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of inner products and apply to your function.
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