What is the Fourier series of a triangular wave?

Answer 1

The Fourier series of a triangular wave is a sum of sine terms that converge to the triangular shape. It can be expressed as ( f(x) = \frac{8A}{\pi^2} \sum_{n=1,3,5,...} \frac{(-1)^{(n-1)/2}}{n^2} \sin(nx) ), where ( A ) is the amplitude of the wave, and the summation runs over odd integers ( n ). The coefficients decrease with the square of ( n ), leading to a rapid convergence of the series. This representation captures the essential harmonic content of the triangular wave.