Solving an Inverse FT: ω0 = ∏/4, y(t) = p_4(t)sin(πt/4)?

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The discussion revolves around solving an inverse Fourier transform (FT) problem, where the user derives the expression for Y(ω) and attempts to find ω0 and y(t). They recognize a similarity to a known FT property and manipulate the equation to express y(t) in terms of a pulse function p4(t) and a sine function. The user concludes with y(t) = (1/2)p4(t)sin(πt/4), while the solution manual states y(t) = (1/2)p4(t)sin(πt/2). The user seeks clarification on the discrepancy between their solution and the manual's answer. The thread highlights the complexities of inverse FT calculations and the importance of verifying solutions against established references.
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Hi, quick question regarding my solution of this Inv. FT:

Y(\omega) = \frac{1}{j}[sinc(\frac{2\omega}{\pi} - \frac{1}{2}) - sinc(\frac{2\omega}{\pi} + \frac{1}{2})]

Recognizing that that this looks a lot like this property of the FT:

x(t)sin(\omega_{0}t) \leftrightarrow \frac{j}{2}[X(\omega + \omega _{0}) - X(\omega - \omega _{0})]

Rearranging to get in that form, factoring out a -1, which = j*j:

Y(\omega) = \frac{2j^{2}}{2j}[sinc(\frac{2\omega}{\pi} + \frac{1}{2}) - sinc(\frac{2\omega}{\pi} - \frac{1}{2})] = 2\frac{j}{2}[sinc(\frac{2\omega}{\pi} + \frac{1}{2}) - sinc(\frac{2\omega}{\pi} - \frac{1}{2})]

x(t) = p_{\tau}(t) \leftrightarrow X(\omega) = \tau sinc(\frac{\tau \omega}{2\pi}) τ = 4 in this case

Knowing this information, we can find ω0:

Y(\omega) = (\frac{1}{2})\frac{j}{2}[4sinc(\frac{4}{2\pi}(\omega + \frac{\pi}{4})) - 4sinc(\frac{4}{2\pi}(\omega - \frac{\pi}{4}))]

Therefore ω0 = ∏/4... and y(t) is found to be:

y(t) = \frac{1}{2}p_{4}(t)sin(\frac{\pi t}{4}) where p4(t) is a pulse with a duration of 4 seconds and is centered on the origin with a height of 1.

The solution manual says the answer is:

y(t) = \frac{1}{2}p_{4}(t)sin(\frac{\pi t}{2})

Can anyone see where I went wrong or if the solution manual has an error? Thanks!
 
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