Fourier Transform of Ohno Potential

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The discussion centers on the Fourier transform of the Ohno potential, represented by the equation v(r)=U/(\alpha²r²+1), where U and α are constants. Participants explore the mathematical evaluation of the Fourier transform, including the use of the residue theorem and issues related to convergence.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the Fourier transform of the Ohno potential and attempts to evaluate it using the residue theorem, leading to a result that raises questions about the correctness of their approach.
  • Another participant questions the origin of the square root term in the integral presented in the Fourier transform calculation.
  • Concerns are raised about the convergence of the integral as r approaches infinity, suggesting that the integral may not be convergent.
  • A reference to a similar integral is provided in an attachment, though details are not discussed in the thread.

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Participants express differing views on the convergence of the integral and the correctness of the residue theorem application, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

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Limitations include potential issues with the convergence of the integral and the dependence on the definitions of the terms involved in the Fourier transform calculation.

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Ohno Potential is modeled by
v(r)=\frac{U}{\alpha ^{2}r^{2}+1}. U and \alpha are constants.
I try to Fourier transform it
V(q)=\int V(r) e^{iqr\cos \theta}r^{2} \sin \theta d \phi d \theta dr

It gives
V(q) = 2 \pi U \int \frac {r \sin qr}{\sqrt{\alpha ^{2} r^{2}+1}} dr
The integral is from 0 to ∞

Then i try to evaluate the integral using residue theorem
\int \frac {r \sin qr}{\sqrt{\alpha ^{2} r^{2}+1}} dr =\Im \int \frac {r e^{iqr}}{\sqrt{\alpha ^{2} r^{2}+1}} dr
\oint \frac {r e^{iqr}}{\sqrt{\alpha ^{2} r^{2}+1}} dr=2\pi i \mathrm{Res}(r-i/\alpha)
\mathrm{Res} (r-i/\alpha)=\lim_{r\rightarrow i/\alpha}(r-i/\alpha)\frac {r e^{iqr}}{\sqrt{\alpha ^{2} r^{2}+1}}
However I got the result, \mathrm{Res}(r-i/\alpha)=0 is somebody knows my mistake or propose a new method to derive the Fourier transform?
 
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from where that square root comes from in third line.
 
\int \frac {r \sin qr}{\sqrt{\alpha ^{2} r^{2}+1}} dr is not convergent when r tends to infinity.
 
A similar integral is shown in attachment :
 

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