Fourier Transform: Find Without Integration

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the Fourier transform of a given equation without using integration. The equation involves a Fourier series and a frequency shift represented by an exponential term. Participants explore the implications of the frequency shift and the properties of impulse functions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, skan, questions why the exponential term exp(jwat) represents a frequency shift and why the shift is by wa.
  • Another participant explains the relationship between the exponential function and frequency using Euler's formula, suggesting that it clarifies how the exponent affects frequency.
  • skan mentions a method of taking the Fourier transform of c(t) first and then shifting impulse functions by wa, seeking clarification on this approach.
  • There is a discussion about the integral of an impulse function, with one participant stating that it is 1, while another refers to notes indicating that it is a unit step function.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the frequency shift and the properties of impulse functions. There is no consensus on the interpretation of the integral of an impulse function.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential misunderstandings regarding the properties of impulse functions and the assumptions made about frequency shifts in the context of Fourier transforms.

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hi ,

the question is to find the Fourier transform of the following eqn without using integration

d(t)= [c(-1.5t)]exp(jwat)

where
c(t)= Ao + E(Sumation)An*cos(nwot) + Bn sin(nwot) [fourier series formula]

I knwo to find the FT of the above Fourier series. But why is exp(jwat)
the frequency shift and why shud we shift by wa.

Thanks,
skan
 
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Please don't cross/double post.

I'm assuming that:
[tex]j=\sqrt{-1}[/tex]
since you're a phyicist.

Then if you apply the euler equation:
[tex]e^{j\theta}=\cos \theta + j \sin \theta[/tex]

you should see how the exponent affects the frequency.
 
Sorry for the double post.

1.Thanks but I take the FT of c(t) first and then I shift all the impulse functions by wa.
can someone please explain why as i don't understand why this is done this way.

2.Also I thought that the Integral of an impulse function is 1, but here its says that the integral of a impulse function is a unit step function.

thanks
 
I mean I read in my notes that the integral of a impulse function is a unit step function
 

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