Convergence of an integral - book vs. me

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The integral \(\int_0^\infty \frac{|F(\omega)|^2}{\omega} d\omega\) converges under specific conditions related to the Fourier transform \(F(\omega)\) of a function \(f(t)\) in \(L^2\). The sufficient conditions established in multiple texts include \(F(0) = 0\) and that \(F\) is continuously differentiable (C^1). The discussion highlights a conjecture questioning the necessity of differentiability, suggesting that continuity alone may suffice for convergence due to the properties of the Fourier transform mapping \(L^2\) functions onto \(L^2\).

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Let f(t) be a function in [tex]L^2[/tex]. I am interested under which conditions converges the integral

[tex]\int_0^\infty \frac{|F(\omega)|^2}{\omega} d\omega[/tex]

where F(omega) denotes the Fourier transform of f.

My book, well, several books actually, say the sufficient conditions are
1) [tex]F(0) = 0[/tex] (naturally)
2) F is continuously differentiable ([tex]C^1[/tex])

I don't understand why the differentiability is necessary. My conjecture - if F is continuous (not neccessarily C1), then the integral converges around zero because of the first condition and thus everywhere since F is in L2 because f was in L2 and the Fourier transform maps L2 onto L2, so there is no problem around infinity.

Where am I wrong? Thanks for any ideas, H.
 
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Hooker27, I'd like to know too. Deacon John
 

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