Fourier transform -- Is this an error in my textbook?

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The forum discussion centers on a potential error in the textbook "Fundamentals of Wireless Communication" by David Tse and Pramod Viswanath, specifically in the solutions to exercises in Chapter 2. The equation in question is stated as ##F(\omega)=\gamma Q(\omega)+(1-\gamma)F(\omega)Q(\omega)##, which the participants believe is incorrect. The discussion highlights the importance of proofreading academic texts to avoid such mistakes, as they can lead to confusion among readers.

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It looks like a mistake, the book writes the following:
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I believe (2.4) should be: ##F(\omega)=\gamma Q(\omega)+(1-\gamma)F(\omega)Q(\omega)##. I don't understand these pitfalls in books, they don't make someone to proof-read the text?!
I mean besides me the reader... of course. :-D
 
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"The book" is not really a great reference, What book and what page? Jeez
 
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mad mathematician said:
It looks like a mistake
Yes, I think so too.
 
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