What is the Correct Approach to Solving This 3D Fourier Transform Problem?

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The discussion focuses on solving a 3D Fourier Transform problem involving the function f(r) such that the integral of f(r) multiplied by the exponential term equals 1/w², where w = (kx, ky, kz). The initial approach attempted to directly compute the Fourier transform of 1/w² using calculus of residues, but resulted in complex exponential terms. The recommended solution is to utilize polar coordinates for simplification, alongside exploring general methods for n-dimensional Fourier transformations.

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Homework Statement


What is the function f(r) s.t

[tex]int {d<sup>3</sup>r.f(r).e<sup>-iw.r</sup>= 1/w<sup>2</sup>}[/tex]

where w = (kx,ky,kz)

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I tried to directly take Fourier transform of 1/w2 as [tex]\int{ d<sup>3</sup>r.1/w<sup>2</sup>.e<sup>iw.r</sup>}[/tex]. I started integrating dkx bu calculus of residues, calling the denominator kx2 + c2 and evaluating residues at kx = ic with a semi circle in the lower plane etc. However the integral I get from here is with roots and strange exponential terms so I stopped here. So I am asking for a line of approach should I be working in polar coordinates to solve this questions. And also what are some general methods approach n-dimensional Fourier transformations.Thanks
 
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Try polar coordinates instead. I haven't worked it out, but that's what I'd try.
 

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