Who is Fourier? A Mathematical Adventure
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Who is Fourier? A Mathematical Adventure
4 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2018–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Who is Fourier? A Mathematical Adventure - A great "manga type" book to build important concepts from first principles
It's an unusual and engaging introduction to waves, Fourier coefficients, and transforms. The slope is gentle but not dumbed down.
for Fourier Analysis, "Who is Fourier? A Mathematical Adventure" provides an introduction to the subject that, IMO, few books can match:
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Recommend a maths book for a teenager? 2020 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Mathematicians, what textbooks are best for learning these math topics? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- The Best Textbooks on Every Subject 2018 · 1 recommendation