Fourier Transform of sin(wt+phi)

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The Fourier transform of the function f(t) = sin(ω₀t + φ) can be computed using the integral F(ω) = ∫ f(t) e^(-iωt) dt from -∞ to +∞. The transformation involves breaking down the sine function into complex exponentials, leading to the expression F(ω) = (1/2i) [∫ e^(i(ω₀t + φ)) e^(-iωt) dt - ∫ e^(-i(ω₀t + φ)) e^(-iωt) dt]. The result will yield a sum of Dirac delta functions, which is crucial for understanding the frequency components of the sine wave. Familiarity with the properties of complex exponentials and the Dirac delta function is essential for solving this problem.

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Homework Statement



I've been stuck on this for a while:

Find the Fourier transform of f(t)=sin(\omega0t+\phi)



Homework Equations



I know that I have to use F(ω)=\intf(x)e^-iωt dt (between - and + infinity) to solve this

The Attempt at a Solution



So far I have: F(ω)=\intSin(ω0t+\phi)e^-i\omegatdt
=\int(e^i\omega0t+\phi - e^-it\omega0+\phi)/2i * e^-i\omegat dt

(Both evaluated between - and +infinity, and ω0 means ω subscript 0)

But I'm really not sure where to go with this next. Any help or pointers would be really appreciated! Also sorry for my equation writing but I'm completely new to LATEX. Thank you.
 
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The answer is going to involve a sum of Dirac delta functions. You might want to look up how the integral of a complex exponential is related to the Dirac delta.
 

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