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We know that Fourier Transform F(W) of function f(t) is summation from -infinity to +infinity product of f(t) and exp^{-j w t}Here, what does the exponential term mean?
sir,Question was asked to me at time of interview.DrClaude said:Are you familiar with Fourier series? Because the exponential is simply the (complex) generalization of the sine and cosine that appears in the Fourier series.
DrClaude said:Are you familiar with Fourier series? Because the exponential is simply the (complex) generalization of the sine and cosine that appears in the Fourier series.
DrClaude didn't ask where the question came from. He asked whether you were familiar with Fourier series, and gave an explanation for the meaning of the exponential factor in the summation/integral.ramdas said:sir,Question was asked to me at time of interview.
The exponential term in Fourier transform refers to the complex exponential function that is used to represent the frequency components of a given signal. It is a fundamental part of the mathematical representation of Fourier transform and is used to decompose a signal into its constituent frequencies.
The exponential term plays a crucial role in the Fourier transform as it determines the amplitude and phase of each frequency component in the signal. Without this term, the Fourier transform would not be able to accurately represent the frequency components of a signal.
The exponential term has significant importance in Fourier transform as it allows us to analyze and manipulate signals in the frequency domain. It helps in understanding the frequency components of a signal and is used in various applications such as signal processing and image reconstruction.
In the inverse Fourier transform, the exponential term is used to reconstruct the original signal from its frequency components. It is multiplied by the amplitude and phase of each frequency component and then summed to obtain the time-domain signal.
Yes, the exponential term is always present in Fourier transform as it is an essential part of the mathematical representation. However, in some cases, the exponential term may be omitted if the signal is real and symmetric, but it is still implied in the mathematical calculations.