Understanding the FFT - A Tutorial on the Algorithm & Software for Laymen, Students, Technicians & Working Engineers (1995) Front Cover Book Details Author Anders E. Zonst Genre DSP; Fourier Analysis; Fourier Transforms Subject Digital Signal Processing; FFT Publication Date 1995 Format Paperback (220 x 140 mm) Publisher Citrus Press Language English Plot From the publisher Many engineers, technicians and students are familiar with Fourier analysis and the DFT and, while they know about the fantastic things this technology can do, they are thwarted in their attempts to use these tools because of the advanced level at which the FFT is usually presented. This book explains the FFT and the software at a level that can be handled by advanced high school students and above. Book Description This is a tutorial on the FFT algorithm (fast Fourier transform) including an introduction to the DFT (discrete Fourier transform). It is written for the non-specialist in this field. It concentrates on the actual software (programs written in BASIC) so that readers will be able to use this technology when they have finished. Aimed at working engineers, advanced technicians and students. From the Publisher Part I presents an introduction to (or review of) the discrete Fourier transform (DFT) and Part II is a detailed presentation of the fast Fourier transform (FFT). While this is primarily a tutorial on writing FFT programs, it necessarily develops the function and purpose of the DFT, as well as the underlying algorithm for the FFT. Written at a level that can be handled by advanced high-school students, the material will obviously be accessible to undergraduates as well as practicing engineers and programmers. For instructional purposes the programs are written in low level BASIC language, but the emphasis is placed on the function of each routine (with a detailed description of each line of code) so that readers may easily convert/write these programs in the language of their choice. In presenting the practical considerations of writing FFT programs the author has employed a technique of data management that avoids much of the confusion surrounding this technology. In this second edition a chapter has been added to deal with these difficulties i.e., data "scrambling" and "bit reversal." Finally, a chapter on convolution has been added since, apparently, this is something of a stumbling block for students and users alike. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Andy Zonst is a retired aerospace engineer who writes books on technically interesting topics as a hobby. Personal Details Collection Status In Collection Store Amazon.com Location A03 Purchase Price $29.95 Purchase Date 12/4/01 Condition Near Mint Index 65 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Links Amazon US Collection # 000314 Order # 103-9893923-0156613 Main Subject FFT Secondary Subject DSP Product Details LoC Classification QA403.5.Z66 1995 Dewey 515/.723 20 ISBN 0964568152 Edition 02 Printing 1 Country USA Cover Price $29.95 Nr of Pages 180 First Edition Yes Rare No Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 177) and index.