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The Math Trick Behind MP3s, JPEGs, and Homer Simpson’s Face

 

 

You probably use a descendant of Fourier’s idea every day, whether you’re playing an MP3, viewing an image on the web, asking Siri a question, or tuning in to a radio station.

 

 

I linked to the drawing of Homer Simpson's face before, but didn't explain Fourier series/transforms in as much depth (or as well)
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