Can DiracDelta Functions Be Plotted and Transformed in 2D?

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I'm trying to plot the function f(x,y) = DiracDelta[r-r0]and then take the Fourier transform.

Is this a radial delta function? I'm having trouble understanding the significance of this "function" .

Thanks!
 
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10krunner said:
I'm trying to plot the function f(x,y) = DiracDelta[y-x tan (theta)] and then take the 2D Fourier transform.


Try using the fact that delta function is non-zero only if its argument is zero.

I am not sure what definition of theta you are using, but in standard radial coordinates
tan(theta) = y/x.

Eugene.