Title :
Historical notes on the fast Fourier transform
Author :
Cooley, James W. ; Lewis, Peter A.W. ; Welch, Peter D.
Author_Institution :
IBM Research Center, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
Abstract :
The fast Fourier transform algorithm has a long and interesting history that has only recently been appreciated. In this paper, the contributions of many investigators are described and placed in historical perspective.
Keywords :
Fast Fourier transforms; Fourier transforms; Helium; History; Laboratories; Machinery; Phased arrays; Scientific computing; X-ray scattering;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1967.5959
