How Can I Prove This Fourier Transform Pair for a Rectangular Function?

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The discussion focuses on proving the Fourier Transform (F/T) pair for a rectangular function multiplied by a sine function, specifically the expression s(t) = A Sin[w0 t] * rect[t/T - T/2]. The Fourier transform is proposed as S(f) = exp(-j w T)*T/2*A*{Sinc[(w+w0)T/2/Pi] + Sinc[(w-w0)T/2/Pi]}. The convolution theorem is suggested as a method to derive the Fourier transform, leveraging the known transforms of the rectangular function and the sine function. Participants emphasize the simplification of integration due to the rectangular function's limited range.

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Homework Statement



I'd like to prove a F/T pair and to confim if they are correct.

s(t) = A Sin[w0 t] * rect[t/T - T/2] ... (1)

it's Fourier transform is

S(f) = exp(-j w T)*T/2*A* {Sinc[(w+w0)T/2/Pi] + Sinc[(w-w0)T/2/Pi]} ...(2)

where rect is rectangular function

Homework Equations



I can prove rect[t/T] -> T Sinc[Pi f T]

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to use mathematica, but it didn't give me as good results as (2)

Somebody can prove it?
 
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You know what the FT of rect and sin(wt) is. Use convolution theorem to get the FT of rect*sin.
 
Hi, thanks chistianjb. I was going to using convolution, but seems too much maths involved. Because rectangular has only value within a range, this will simplfy the integration lots.

I worked out the range of t is between (T+T^2)/2 and (T^2-T)/2, am I right?

sb can try to integrate[Sin[w0 t], {t, (T+T^2)/2, (T^2-T)/2}]?
 

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