Finding the inverse of an integral transform

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The discussion centers on the definition and inversion of an integral transform referred to as the "a centered Fourier transform," denoted as T. The transform is expressed mathematically as T[f(x)](k)=∫_{-∞}^∞ e^{-2πik(x-a)}f(x)dx. The user struggles to derive the inverse transform T^{-1} and seeks clarification on the applicability of the Fourier inversion theorem. Ultimately, the user realizes that T can be expressed as T[f(x)](k)=e^{2πika}F[f(x)], where F[f(x)] represents the Fourier transform of f(x), but remains uncertain about the exact form of the inverse transform.

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Hi, I've defined an integral transform that I'll call T (obviously very similar to the Fourier transform):

T[f(x)](k)=\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{- 2 \pi i k (x-a)}f(x)dx=\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{- 2 \pi i k x}e^{ 2 \pi i k a}f(x)dx

where a is a given parameter. perhaps we can call this the "a centered Fourier transform". I'm having trouble finding the inverse T^{-1}

I've looked through the Fourier inversion theorem (though I'm having some trouble understanding it completely), and I can't really tell if that's useful for me.

Any help is appreciated.
 
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shaiguy6 said:
Hi, I've defined an integral transform that I'll call T (obviously very similar to the Fourier transform):

T[f(x)](k)=\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{- 2 \pi i k (x-a)}f(x)dx=\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{- 2 \pi i k x}e^{ 2 \pi i k a}f(x)dx

where a is a given parameter. perhaps we can call this the "a centered Fourier transform". I'm having trouble finding the inverse T^{-1}

I've looked through the Fourier inversion theorem (though I'm having some trouble understanding it completely), and I can't really tell if that's useful for me.

Any help is appreciated.

Oh I am dumb:T[f(x)](k)=\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{- 2 \pi i k x}e^{ 2 \pi i k a}f(x)dx=e^{ 2 \pi i k a} \int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{- 2 \pi i k x}f(x)dx=e^{ 2 \pi i k a}\mathcal{F}[f(x)]

So uhh, actually I'm still not sure what that makes the inverse of T
 

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