[Fourier transform] Convolution product with sin and cos

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The discussion focuses on the convolution product of the function y(t) = x(t) * x(t), where x(t) = sinc(t)cos(2π10t). The key challenge is finding the Fourier transform X(f) of x(t) to compute y(t) using the Inverse Fourier Transform. The user initially struggles with trigonometric identities and convolution but ultimately realizes the application of the modulation theorem to simplify the problem. The solution provided by Wolfram indicates that y(t) can be expressed as 1/4 sqrt(pi/2) (sgn(-w-20pi+1)+sgn(-w+20pi+1)+sgn(w-20pi+1)+sgn(w+20pi+1)).

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  • Understanding of Fourier transforms, specifically the Inverse Fourier Transform.
  • Familiarity with convolution products in signal processing.
  • Knowledge of the sinc function and its properties.
  • Experience with trigonometric identities and the modulation theorem.
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I'm asked to transform y(t) = x(t)*x(t) (where * is the convolution product) and x(t)= sinc(t)cos(2π10t) ( sinc(t)= sin(πt)/(πt) ).The attempt at a solution
Clearly everything is simple if you know X(f), because y(t)=InverseFourier{ X(f)2 }. The problem is that I can't find X(f). By the way, because x(t) is even, I can use the easier version of the transform, but it doesn't help so much, in the end I have to solve:
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I tried in vain with some trigonometric formula, but I still have product of sin/cos in the end.

Trying with the convolution product doesn't help either, because I get this:
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And I can't see anything that may help me...Wolfram says this is the solution:
1/4 sqrt(pi/2) (sgn(-w-20pi+1)+sgn(-w+20pi+1)+sgn(w-20pi+1)+sgn(w+20pi+1))

EDIT: wait a minute! I'm dumb! because I can use the modulation theorem...
 
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