Fourier transform of complex exponential multiplied to unit step

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Homework Statement


find the Fourier transform of complex exponential multiplied to a unit step.
given: v(t)=exp(-i*wo*t)*u(t)

Homework Equations



∫(v(t)*exp(-i*w*t) dt) from -∞ to +∞


The Attempt at a Solution



∫([v(t)]*exp(-i*w*t) dt) from -∞ to +∞
=∫([exp(-i*wo*t)*u(t)]*exp(-i*w*t) dt) from -∞ to +∞
=∫([exp(-i*wo*t)]*exp(-i*w*t) dt) from 0 to +∞
=1/(w0+w)

is this correct? help :frown:
 
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No, this is not correct. Go back to your 2nd to last equation
[tex]V=\int^\infty_0{exp[-i(\omega+\omega_0)t]dt}[/tex]
and think about what you are integrating over. The exponential oscillates wildly unless

[tex]\omega=-\omega_0[/tex]

What does that tell you?
(For a further hint, look up delta functions in your textbook.)
 
i've seen this transform: v(t)*e^(j*(wo)*t)<--->V(f-fo)

and letting u(t)=v(t)

where u(t)<--->1/(2*pi*f) +δ(f)/2

so, exp(-i*wo*t)*u(t)=1/(2*pi*(f+fo)) +δ(f+fo)/2is this correct?