Exponents and Imaginary Numbers

In summary, the conversation discusses simplifying an integral of a Fourier Transform and using trigonometric identities to simplify the solution. The correct form of the function is shown and it is confirmed that the imaginary number in the denominator is not necessary.
  • #1
Natalie89
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Hello,

I did the integral of a Fourier Transform which resulted in this:

A(je^(-jwe^(To+t/2) - je^-jw(T0-t/2))/(1/w)

Where A is the amplitude, j the imaginary number, and w is omega or 2*pi*f.

My question is, how can this be further simplifier. I am forgetting how to simplify these exponents, and what trigonometric identities would further simplify the solution.

Thank you!
 
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  • #2
Please, check your brackets out. I doubt you got an exponential function to the power of another exponential function after you integrated.
 
  • #3
Oh I am sorry, I made a typo.

A(je^(-jw(T0+t/2)-je^(T0-t/2)w))(1/w)
 
  • #4
Does the second exponent have a j in it? Please consider using latex your post is a messy and difficult to read.
 
  • #5
Here's an attachment in word! Sorry for the confusion.
 

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  • #6
Natalie89 said:
Here's an attachment in word! Sorry for the confusion.

Use the following

[tex]sin(x) = \frac{(e^{-ix} - e^{ix})}{2i}[/tex]

What you have right now is the same as

[tex] \frac{Aj e^{jwT}}{w} \left( e^{-jw\frac{t}{2}} -e^{jw \frac{t}{2}} \right) [/tex]
 
  • #7
I am still able to do this without the imaginary number in the denominator?
 
  • #8
Natalie89 said:
I am still able to do this without the imaginary number in the denominator?
Well, [tex]
2j*sin(x) = \left(e^{-jx} - e^{jx} \right)
[/tex]
Yes, you can use it without the imaginary number in the demonimator.
 

What are exponents and imaginary numbers?

Exponents and imaginary numbers are mathematical concepts used to represent and manipulate quantities that are not real numbers.

What is an exponent?

An exponent is a number that indicates how many times a base number should be multiplied by itself. It is written as a superscript to the right of the base number.

What is an imaginary number?

An imaginary number is a number that, when squared, results in a negative number. It is denoted by the letter "i" and is defined as the square root of -1.

How are exponents and imaginary numbers related?

Exponents can be used to represent repeated multiplication, including multiplication by imaginary numbers. For example, i^2 can be written as (-1) to show that the square of an imaginary number is a negative real number.

What are some real-life applications of exponents and imaginary numbers?

Exponents and imaginary numbers are used in various fields of science, engineering, and technology, such as in electrical engineering, quantum mechanics, and signal processing. They are also used in financial modeling and cryptography.

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