3C50.10 - Fourier Synthesis of Waves - Pasco

Code Number:
3C50.10
Demo Title:
Fourier Synthesis of Waves - Pasco
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Fourier Synthesis
Area of Study:
Oscillations & Acoustics
Equipment:
Tektronics 2235 Oscilloscopes (2), PA amplifier, Preamp Mike Mixer (2-Channel), Microphone, Fourier Synthesizer (Pasco), and Speaker.
Procedure:

With the Fourier Synthesizer the addition of harmonic waveforms may be shown on the oscilloscope. The signal may also be run simultaneously to a speaker to hear the additions.

A microphone connected to the oscilloscope can then show that the human voice waveform looks similar to the waveform produced with the harmonic addition.

References:
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  • Michael C. LoPresto, "Fourier Analysis of Musical Intervals", TPT, Vol. 46, #8, Nov. 2008, p. 486. 
  • Elisha Huggins, "Fourier Analysis in Introductory Physics", TPT, Vol. 45, #1, Jan. 2007, p. 26. 
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  • Sk-3: Freier and Anderson, A Demonstration Handbook for Physics.
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