Question: Are there sets of basic\ signals so that a) We can represent rich classes of signals as linear combinations of these building block signals b) The response of ltI Systems to these basic signals are both simp and insightful Fact: For LtI Systems(CT or dt) there are two natural choices for these building blocks Focus for now:
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More efficient to transmit e&m signals at higher frequencies Transmitting multiple signals through the same medium using different carriers Transmitting through\channels, with limited passbands