Computing the Hilbert transform via Fourier transform

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The Hilbert transform can be computed using the Fourier transform, specifically through the relationship \widehat{H(f)}=i\textrm{sgn}\hspace{1mm}(k)\hat{f}. In MATLAB, the command to implement the signum function is sign, which returns an array indicating the sign of each element in the input array. This command is suitable for use in computing the Hilbert transform, as it effectively handles both real and complex numbers.

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I know the result: [tex]\widehat{H(f)}=i\textrm{sgn}\hspace{1mm}(k)\hat{f}[/tex]

I thought I could use fft, and ifft to compute the transform easily, is there a MATLAB command for sgn?

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Yes, sign!

sign
Signum function

Syntax
Y = sign(X)

Description
Y = sign(X) returns an array Y the same size as X, where each element of Y is:

1 if the corresponding element of X is greater than zero

0 if the corresponding element of X equals zero

-1 if the corresponding element of X is less than zero

For nonzero complex X, sign(X) = X./abs(X).
 
Is it okay for computing the Hilbert transform?
 

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