Proving Fourier Transform is Entire

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The discussion revolves around proving that the Fourier Transform is an entire function. The original poster presents the Fourier Transform defined as an integral involving a continuous function and seeks to establish its differentiability across the complex plane.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the need to show differentiability of the Fourier Transform by examining the limit definition of the derivative. There are suggestions to separate the real and imaginary parts of the function and to verify the Cauchy-Riemann equations. Questions arise regarding the treatment of partial derivatives and the justification for interchanging differentiation and integration.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various approaches to the problem. Some have proposed methods involving the Cauchy-Riemann equations, while others are questioning the validity of certain steps in the reasoning process. There is no explicit consensus on the best approach yet.

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Participants are navigating the complexities of differentiating under the integral sign and ensuring continuity of partial derivatives, which are critical to the proof. The original poster expresses uncertainty about specific steps in the proof process.

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g is continuous function, g:[-\pi,\pi]\to\mathbb{R}

Prove that the Fourier Transform is entire,

<br /> G(z)=\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}e^{zt}g(t)dt<br />

So,
G&#039;(z) = \int_{-\pi}^{\pi}te^{zt}g(t)dt=H(z).

Then I need to show that G(z) differentiable for each z_0\in\mathbb{C}.

I need to show \left|\frac{G(z)-G(z_0)}{z-z_0}-H(z_0)\right| &lt; \epsilon whenever 0&lt;|z-z_0|&lt;\delta, correct?

If that is correct, I am also having some trouble at this part as well.
 
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My guess is you can separate the real and imag part of G(z) and show that they satisfy Cauchy-Riemann equations
 
sunjin09 said:
My guess is you can separate the real and imag part of G(z) and show that they satisfy Cauchy-Riemann equations

How are the partials done? x and y and neglect t?
 
fauboca said:
How are the partials done? x and y and neglect t?

sure, t is a dummy variable, you are essentially exchanging differentiation over x,y and integration over t
 
sunjin09 said:
sure, t is a dummy variable, you are essentially exchanging differentiation over x,y and integration over t

So the C.R. equations are satisfied and that is it then?
 
What can be done to justify slipping differentiation past the integral?

How can I show the partials are continuous at this point?
 

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