Properties of the Fourier Transform - Time Differentitation

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The discussion focuses on the properties of the Fourier Transform, specifically regarding time differentiation. It establishes that the Fourier Transform of the derivative of a function, denoted as F[f'(t)], equals jwF(ω), where jw is a complex frequency term. The proof involves taking the derivative of the inverse Fourier Transform and applying the properties of integrals. The confusion arises from the placement of the jw term, which is confirmed to be outside the integral based on the application of the Fourier Transform properties.

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This is copied from a book:
$$\eqalign{
& {\rm{Time Differentitation}} \cr
& {\rm{Given that: }}F(\omega ) = F\left[ {f(t)} \right] \cr
& F\left[ {f'(t)} \right] = jwF(\omega ) \cr
& {\rm{Proof:}} \cr
& f(t) = {F^{ - 1}}\left[ {F\left( \omega \right)} \right] = {1 \over {2\pi }}\int_{ - \infty }^\infty {F\left( \omega \right){e^{j\omega t}}d\omega } \cr
& {\rm{Taking the derivative of both sides with respect to }}t{\rm{ gives:}} \cr
& {d \over {dt}}f(t) = {{j\omega } \over {2\pi }}\int_{ - \infty }^\infty {F\left( \omega \right){e^{j\omega t}}d\omega } = j\omega {F^{ - 1}}\left[ {F(\omega )} \right]{\rm{ or }}F\left[ {f'(t)} \right] = jwF(\omega ) \cr} $$

Can somebody explain why the jw is outside the integral? I can't see how that happens using Leibniz's integral rule - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leibniz_integral_rule

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The factor of jw should be inside the integral, as you surmise. Then take the forward FT of both sides to get the answer.
 
Thanks marcusl. I see now.
 

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