Fourier transform of function times periodic function

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The discussion focuses on the Fourier transform of a product of a function and a periodic function, specifically represented as h(t) = g(t)f(t). It highlights the relationship between the Fourier transform of such products and introduces the concept of frequency shifting. When g(t) is a complex exponential, the Fourier transform exhibits a frequency shift, expressed mathematically as h(t)e^{-2 \pi i f_0 t} transforming to H(f - f_0). This property is crucial for understanding signal processing techniques.

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Suppose I have a function of the type:

h(t) = g(t)f(t)

where g(t) is a periodic function. Are there any nice properties relating to the Fourier transform of such a product?

Edit: If not then what about if g(t) is taken as the complex exponential?
 
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Not sure about your first question, but if
$$
h(t) \Leftrightarrow H(f)
$$
is a transform pair, then
$$
h(t) e^{-2 \pi i f_0 t} \Leftrightarrow H(f - f_0)
$$
and its called frequency shifting (taken from Numerical Recipes in C).
 

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