JCE Online: Interactive Fourier Transform Activities

Theresa Julia Zielinski
Monmouth University, Dept of Chemistry, Medical Technology & Physics, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (2), p 285
DOI: 10.1021/ed076p285
Publication Date (Web): February 1, 1999

Abstract

The Fourier transform is a very good example of how symbolic equation software can help to uncover the science by making the mathematical manipulations easier and the mathematical concepts more accessible.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

JCE Online: Mathcad in the Chemistry Curriculum

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Computer-Based Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Fourier Transform Techniques

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