Solve Fourier Transform of f(x+6,y), f(x,-y), f(2x+6,y) - Help Me

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The discussion revolves around finding the Fourier transforms of specific functions, namely f(x+6,y), f(x,-y), and f(2x+6,y). The focus is on applying the definition of the Fourier transform and understanding the effects of transformations on the function.

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  • One participant requests assistance in finding the Fourier transforms of three specific functions.
  • Another participant provides a detailed substitution approach to derive the Fourier transform of f(x+6,y), explaining the change of variables and the resulting expression.
  • A third participant expresses confusion regarding the explanation and requests further clarification.
  • A fourth participant critiques the understanding of substitution in integrals, suggesting that the original poster may need to review this concept.

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The discussion contains disagreement regarding the understanding of the substitution method in integrals, with some participants expressing frustration over the perceived lack of comprehension.

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There are unresolved aspects regarding the Fourier transforms of f(x,-y) and f(2x+6,y), as only the transformation for f(x+6,y) has been addressed in detail.

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fourier transform please help me

if the Fourier transform of f(x,y) is f(u,v) what is the Fourier transform of the following:

f(x+6,y)
f(x,-y)
f(2x+6,y)

please solve it and help me
 
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Just try substituting these into the definition

[tex]F[f(x,y)](u,v)=\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}f(x,y)e^{-i(ux+vy)}dxdy[/tex]

f.e. let's do the first one:

f(x+6,y):

[tex]F[f(x+6,y)]=\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}f(x+6,y)e^{-i(ux+vy)}dxdy[/tex]

I'm going to make the next change of variables:
[tex]x->\tilde{x}-6[/tex]

The boundaries of the integral remains unchanged, and so does the differential, but we get:

[tex]\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}f(\tilde{x},y)e^{-i(u\tilde{x}-6u+vy)}d\tilde{x}dy[/tex]

Notice that [tex]e^{i6u}[/tex] is constant wrt to the integration, so we pull it out and what we have left of the integral is simply the Fourier transform of f(x,y) [because x* is just a dummy variable]:

[tex]e^{i6u}\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}f(\tilde{x},y)e^{-i(u\tilde{x}+vy)}d\tilde{x}dy=e^{i6u}f(u,v)[/tex]

This technique of variable change is the standard technique to observe how shift & scale of the time-domain (the original function) affects the frequency-domain (its Fourier transform).
 


i can't understand, please explain more
thanks for your attention
 


You obviously don't understand simple substitution in integrals, maybe you should brush up on that first.
 

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