Calculating 3D Fourier Transform for (1,2,3)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the 3D Fourier Transform of a specific function defined as f(x,y,z) = 1 within the cube defined by |x|, |y|, |z| < 1, and f(x,y,z) = 0 otherwise. The integral setup requires a triple integral over the range of -1 to 1 for each variable x, y, and z. The correct approach does not involve converting to spherical coordinates, and the kx term represents the dot product of the vector k and the position vector (x,y,z).

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Hi, just got set a 3d Fourier transform to solve but I've never seen one before and can't find any examples online. once the integral is set up I should be fine but I'm not sure how to set it up;

What is Fourier transfrom (f(k)) of following 3d function for k=(kx, ky, kz)=(1,2,3)

for f(x,y,z) = 1 if mod(x)<1,mod(y)<1,mod(z)<1 and f(x,y,z)=0 otherwise

Im just struggling how to set up the integral, I assume I have to do a triple integral, but I am not sure whether I have to simply integrate from -1 to 1 for x,y and z (here I am not sure what to do with what's normally e^(-ikx))...or whether I have to convert to spherical co-ordinates.

any help would be greatly appreciated
 
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Yes, just integrate from -1 to 1 for x,y and z. Spherical coordinates wouldn't help. And kx is the dot product of the vector k and the vector x=(x,y,z).
 

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