an integral transform, used in many branches of science, of the form F(x) = [1/√(2π)]∫eixyf(y)dy, where the limits of integration are from –∞ to +∞ and the function F is the transform of the function f
Fourier transform in Electrical Engineering
(fʊərieɪ trænsfɔrm) or FT
Word forms: (regular plural) Fourier transforms
noun
(Electrical engineering: Communication, Analog)
A Fourier transform is a mathematical technique for converting a time function into one expressed in terms of frequency.
The Fourier transform is named for French mathematician Joseph Fourier (1768-1830).
In designing modern communication equipment, the benefit of the Fourier transform cannot be overstated.
A Fourier transform is a circuit analysis technique that decomposes or separates a waveform or functioninto sinusoids of different frequency which sum to the original waveform.
A Fourier transform is a mathematical technique for converting a time function into one expressed interms of frequency.