Can the Unwrapped Phase Function of a Fourier Transform be Derived?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the unwrapped phase function of a Fourier Transform, specifically using the polar form representation X(e) = |X(e)| ejθ(ω). The derivation involves taking the natural logarithm of both sides and differentiating with respect to ω. The key equation derived is dθ/dω = 1/|X(e)|² [Xre(e) dXim(e)/dω - Xim(e) dXre(e)/dω]. The author successfully resolves the derivation challenge, indicating a clear understanding of the mathematical principles involved.

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I am stuck trying to derive the unwrapped phase function of a Fourier Transform. Here is the gist of the derivation.

We can express the Fourier Transform in polar form: X(e ) = |X(e)| e

We can take the ln of both sides, resulting in:

ln X(ejω) = ln | X(ejω) | + j θ(ω)

Taking the derivative w.r.t. ω:

d ln X(ejω) / dω = d | X(ejω)| / dω + j dθ/dω

But, if we express X(ejω) = Xre(ejω) + j Xim(ejω) then we can also find the derivative to be:

d ln X(ejω) / dω = 1/ X(ejω) [ d X(ejω)/dω] = 1/ X(ejω) [dXre(ejω)/dω + jdXim(ejω)/dω]

Here is where I cannot get to: The author then states: " Therefore, the derivative of θ(ω) with respect to ω is given by the imaginary part of the right hand side of the second equation I wrote from the top. Somehow he is finding the equation below when equating/combining the two definitions of the derivatives of the ln X(ejw),"

dθ/dω = 1/ | X(ejω)|2 [ Xre(ejω) d Xim (ejω) / dω - Xim(ejω)dXre(ejω)/dω]
 
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