Walsh function

noun

In harmonic analysis, any of a complete orthogonal set of functions that can be used to represent any discrete function.

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Meanings

nounWalsh function (plural Walsh functions)

plural Walsh functions

  1. mathematicsIn harmonic analysis, any of a complete orthogonal set of functions that can be used to represent any discrete function.

Origin

Named after the American mathematician Joseph L. Walsh.

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