The Fourier Transform is a mathematical tool that finds the recipe or components of a time-based pattern. It breaks down the pattern into its individual ingredient cycles. The Fourier Transform is used in engineering to analyze signals and find the root causes of observed effects.
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From Smoothie to RecipeSee The World As CyclesThink With Circles, Not Just SinusoidsFollowing Circular PathsMaking A Spike In TimeMoving The Time SpikeDiscovering The Full TransformOnwardAppendix: Projecting Onto CyclesAppendix: Another Awesome VisualizationAppendix: Article with R code samplesAppendix: Using the codeOther Posts In This Series1 Impression