# Associations to the word «Fourier»

## Wiktionary

FOURIER COSINE SERIES, noun. A Fourier series consisting solely of cosine functions
FOURIER SERIES, noun. (mathematics) a series of cosine and sine functions or complex exponentials resulting from the decomposition of a periodic function
FOURIER SINE SERIES, noun. A Fourier series consisting solely of sine functions
FOURIER TRANSFORM, noun. (analysis) a transform, applied to a function, used to determine the function's frequency composition (temporal, spatial or otherwise); it has many scientific and industrial applications, especially in signal processing.
FOURIER TRANSFORMS, noun. Plural of Fourier transform

## Dictionary definition

FOURIER, noun. French mathematician who developed Fourier analysis and studied the conduction of heat (1768-1830).
FOURIER, noun. French sociologist and reformer who hoped to achieve universal harmony by reorganizing society (1772-1837).

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