How the Fourier Transform Works
Online Course
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Go from first principles to to mastering the core concepts of the Fourier Transform in only 3 hours.
What is the Fourier Transform?
In this short video, I explain what the Fourier Transform is by using the analogy of Lego bricks. In the same way that a Lego car is made out of individual Lego bricks, each brick with its shape, color, and position in the car, so signals can be built out of individual sinusoids with properties like their frequency, amplitude and position in the signal.
About the Course
The Fourier Transform pervades almost every field of engineering, helping us to analyze vibrations in machinery, boosting image clarity, compressing audio and video data efficiently, and much much more.Â
Understanding what the Fourier Transform is doing with your data is vital to ensure that you interpret the results correctly, know how to adapt and optimize the algorithm for your specific needs, and identify potential errors, artifacts, or limitations in your data. Also, grasping the theory behind the Fourier Transform encourages innovation, finding new ways to apply its underlying concepts. However, its mathematical nature can be a barrier.
Tired of complex equations getting in your way? In this course, we break down that barrier, with intuitive explanations, visual demonstrations, and a comprehensive curriculum. Master the Fourier Transform and take your engineering skills to the next level. Learn how to calculate and interpret the results, analyze complex signals, and apply that analysis to real-world engineering problems.
In the course, we explore the history of the Fourier Transform and the man behind it, unravel its fundamental concepts like Sine Waves, Complex Numbers, and Convolution, then tie all these concepts together into the Fourier Series and find out how Fourier used it to model repeating signals. We then investigate the limitations of the Fourier series and discover how Dirichlet took Fourier’s theory to the next level, turning it into the Fourier Transform that is in use so widely today.
By the end of this course, you'll not only have a deep understanding of the Fourier Transform and its key concepts, but also be able to calculate and interpret transforms with confidence, and analyze complex signals to extract the hidden patterns they contain.
Unlock the power of the Fourier Transform on your engineering career. Claim your seat today!
What makes this course unique?
Intuitive
Drowning in a sea of Greek letters and incomprehensible equations? The course's intuitive approach makes complex concepts accessible with relatable analogies and real-world examples.
Comprehensive
All the mathematical complexities of the Fourier Transform are broken down into clear, bite-sized lessons, guiding you methodically and logically through each of the core concepts you need to know.
Visual
Gone are the days of drowning in complex equations and abstract explanations. Clear visuals, diagrams, and graphs present the Fourier Transform in a way that resonates with your engineering mindset.
Curriculum
Your Instructor
Hey there! I'm Mark Newman, an electronics engineer with over 25 years of experience. From robots that milk cows to devices that feed and monitor ICU patients, I've spent countless hours analyzing signals and building mathematical models to bring these innovations to life.
Despite spending all my professional career working with mathematical models and implementing them on various software and hardware platforms, I've always had to work really hard to understand them. I just don't have a mathematical brain. So I've had to find intuitive ways of explaining them to myself.
If you want to make sure that you've properly understood something, you have to try teaching it to someone else!
So I now run a thriving YouTube channel where I create educational videos for engineers just like you. I firmly believe in making learning intuitive and visual, demonstrating what the equations mean with real-world examples, and help you truly grasp the underlying principles.
Thousands of students have already benefited from this approach, and I'm excited to see how I can help you unlock your understanding of the Fourier Transform too!
Any questions? Contact me at [email protected]