Integral equations of convolution type

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The discussion revolves around solving integral equations of convolution type, specifically finding functions f(x) that satisfy given integral equations. The first equation involves demonstrating that the function f(x) can be expressed in terms of its transform, leading to a second derivative relationship. The second question focuses on using the convolution theorem to find a solution for a different integral equation, with the user showing progress in deriving the transform of the function. The user is uncertain about the application of the inversion formula and the next steps for finding the inverse of a specific operator. Clarification on these mathematical transformations and the next steps in the process is sought.
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i am asked to find f(x) s.t. exp(-xsqd/2) =1/2the integral (-inf to +inf) of exp[-|x-u|f(u)du. I have got as far as to show that the transform f(k)=(1+ksqd)exp[-ksqd/2) and my notes show that this implies the next line which is f(x)=exp[-xsqd/2] -[exp(-xsqd/2)]'' {'' denotes twice differentiation w.r.t x} and this in turn is equal to (2-xsqd)exp[-xsqd/2]. I am not sure how these last two lines where reached, was the inversion formula applied to f(k) and then some integration done? or was some other result used?





I have a simliar question where i must use the convolution theorem to show that the solution to the following integral equation

integral(-inf to + inf) of {f(u)/1+(x-u)^2}du=1/(xsqd+4) is


f(x)=1/2pi.1/(1+xsqd)


i have got as far as to show transform of 1/(xsqd+4)=(2pi)^1/2.transform of1/(1+xsqd).transf and i have used contour integration to show transform of 1/(4+xsqd)=(pi/4).exp[-2]. I have also shown that trans 1/(1+xsqd) =(pi/2)exp[-1]


so I have derived that transform f =(e^-1)/(2pi)^1/2



is this correct up to this point? and where do I go from here, I'm stuck at the same point as the first question...
 
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what is the inverse of the operator

Uφ ≡ φ(x) − 2e^{-x}\int_{-\infty}^{x} e^{t}φ(t)dt

where φ ∈ L_2(−∞,∞)?
 

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