A Student's Guide to Fourier Transforms

A Student's Guide to Fourier Transforms

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A new edition of a successful textbook for students in physics, computer science and electrical engineering. Important ideas in practical science and information technology are described at an understandable level. The book covers the field broadly and is well illustrated with worked examples and diagrams.

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A Student's Guide to Fourier Transforms by J F James

Fourier transform theory is of central importance in a vast range of applications in physical science, engineering, and applied mathematics. This new edition of a successful student text provides a concise introduction to the theory and practice of Fourier transforms, using qualitative arguments wherever possible and avoiding unnecessary mathematics. After a brief description of the basic ideas and theorems, the power of the technique is then illustrated by referring to particular applications in optics, spectroscopy, electronics and telecommunications. The rarely discussed but important field of multi-dimensional Fourier theory is covered, including a description of computer-aided tomography (CAT-scanning). The final chapter discusses digital methods, with particular attention to the fast Fourier transform. Throughout, discussion of these applications is reinforced by the inclusion of worked examples. The book assumes no previous knowledge of the subject, and will be invaluable to students of physics, electrical and electronic engineering, and computer science.
From reviews of the first edition: '… elegantly simple' New Scientist
'It is the wide range of topics that makes this book so appealing … I highly recommend this book for the advanced student … Even the expert who wants a deeper appreciation of the Fourier transform will find the book useful.' Computers in Physics
'… this is an excellent book to initiate students who possess a reasonable mathematical background to the use of Fourier transforms …' Microscopy and Analysis
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ISBN 13 9780521004282
ISBN 10 0521004284
Title A Student's Guide to Fourier Transforms
Author J F James
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2002-09-19
Number of pages 148
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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