Time-domain to frequency domain

In summary, when a sine wave is plotted against time, it appears as a series of cycles on an oscilloscope. But when the same sine wave is plotted against frequency, it appears as a single vertical line on a spectrum analyzer, with a second delta function at the negative frequency and a phase shift of pi/2. This can be seen by comparing the time domain view and frequency domain view using different test equipment.
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How will the graph of a sine wave (plotted against time axis) of a particular frequency look like if the same is plotted against frequency?
 
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Single sine wave frequency domain graph is a delta function at the frequency of the sine wave.
 
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mathman said:
... is a delta function at the frequency of the sine wave.
Do you mean that there will be single thin line rising upto 1 corresponding to that frequency only?
 
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from a practical point of view, for an example of this your could compare 2 different pieces if test equip used for measuring/displaying a signal
An Oscilloscope gives a time domain view ... the y ( vertical ) axis is amplitude
the x-axis is time ... you will see the signal ( frequency ) displayed as a series of cycles on the screen

A Spectrum Analyser gives a frequency domain view ... again you have y-axis as amplitude, but in the x-axis is frequency, there is only that single vertical line representing that frequency

Dave
 
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mathman said:
Single sine wave frequency domain graph is a delta function at the frequency of the sine wave.

There is a second delta function at the negative frequency. In addition, there's a phase shift of \pi/2.
 

1. What is the difference between time-domain and frequency domain?

Time-domain refers to the representation of a signal in terms of time, where the amplitude of the signal is plotted against time. Frequency domain, on the other hand, represents the signal in terms of its frequency components, where the amplitude of each frequency component is plotted against its frequency.

2. How is a signal converted from time-domain to frequency domain?

A signal can be converted from time-domain to frequency domain using a mathematical operation called the Fourier transform. This operation decomposes the signal into its individual frequency components, allowing it to be represented in the frequency domain.

3. What are the advantages of using frequency domain over time-domain?

The frequency domain representation of a signal allows for easier identification and analysis of specific frequency components. This can be useful in applications such as filtering, noise removal, and signal processing. Additionally, some phenomena, such as periodic signals, are more easily understood and analyzed in the frequency domain.

4. Can a signal be converted back from frequency domain to time-domain?

Yes, a signal can be converted back from frequency domain to time-domain using the inverse Fourier transform. This operation combines the individual frequency components back into the original signal in the time-domain.

5. In which fields is the concept of time-domain to frequency domain conversion commonly used?

The concept of time-domain to frequency domain conversion is commonly used in various fields such as signal processing, telecommunications, audio and video processing, and image processing. It is also an important tool in scientific research and analysis, particularly in fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy.

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