An analytic solution for a fourier transform

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Homework Statement


the function is Exp[-w^2]/w^2, how to solve the Fourier transform analytically with Residue theorem?
It is better if there is more general results.
Mathematica can solve it analytically, but I need a human-soluable way.


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The Attempt at a Solution


My attempt follows the Fresnel integral, but there is still something wrong.
 
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The integral is undefined as it stands, because there's the pole at \omega=0. You have to specify how to run around this pole first!
 
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