Independence of variables in Convolution

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The discussion centers on the independence of variables in the context of convolution, specifically examining the relationship between the variables z and x in the convolution integral defined as g(x) * h(x). It is established that z is a temporary variable used for integration and cannot be made dependent on x, as demonstrated by the equation transformation where x is expressed as z+y. This confirms that the independence of z and x is crucial for the integrity of the convolution operation.

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Given a convolution:
\begin{equation}
\begin{split}
g(x) * h(x) &\doteq \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} g(z) h(x-z) dz
\end{split}
\end{equation}

Do ##z## and ##x## have to be independent? For example, can one set ##x=z+y## such that:
\begin{equation}
\begin{split}
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} g(z) h(x-z) dz&=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} g(z) h(y) dz
\end{split}
\end{equation}
 
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The variable z is a temporary variable for the integral. You can not make x depend on it.
 

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