What is the definition of D^m delta(e^D) in this formula?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical expression involving the Dirac delta function, specifically the term D^m delta(e^D). The identity presented is (2 \pi) i^{m-1}D^{m} delta(u) = ∫_{-∞}^{∞} dx e^{iux}x^{m-1}. The transformation u = e^D leads to complications in defining D^{m} delta(e^{D}), particularly in relation to the integration of x^{m-1} and the function f(0). The participants highlight issues with LaTeX formatting, indicating a need for clearer mathematical representation.

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let be the identity

(2 \pi ) i^{m-1}D^{m} \delta (u) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} dx e^{iux}x^{m-1}`

then making the replacement u=e^D D derivative with respect to 'x' then

(2 \pi ) i^{m-1}D^{m} \delta (e^{D})f(0) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} dx e^{ixe^{D}}x^{m-1}f(0)=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} dx x^{m-1}\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{i^{k}f(n)}{n!}

the problem is that i do not know how to define D^{m} \delta (e^{D})
 
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Something is wrong with your latex expressions. They are unreadable.
 

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