What is the relationship between Fourier transforms and Plancherel's theorem?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between Fourier transforms and Plancherel's theorem, specifically in the context of a homework problem involving the Fourier transform of a function f(x). The user successfully derived the Fourier transform as 4\,{\frac { \left( \sin \left( \pi \,\xi \right) \right) ^{2}}{{\xi}^2}} in part (a) but struggles to apply Plancherel's theorem in part (b) due to the differences in the functions involved. The user confirms that both f and its Fourier transform exhibit properties of "moderate decrease," which is crucial for applying the theorem.

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Fourier transform question

Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



I will be using the following definitions and theorems:

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The Attempt at a Solution



I've done part (a) and shown that the Fourier transform of f(x) is 4\,{\frac { \left( \sin \left( \pi \,\xi \right) \right) ^{2}}{{\xi}^<br /> {2}}} but on part (b) I am a bit lost. I know how to apply Plancherel's theorem but the function inside the modulus (i.e. {\frac { \left( \sin \left( \xi \right) \right) ^{2}}{{\xi}^{2}}}) is slightly different to the Fourier transform I got previously and I'm not sure how to relate them.

Please help!
 
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BTW, I've shown f and it's Fourier transform are both functions of "moderate decrease". I'm also assuming you have to use part (a) to answer part (b). If not, how would you calculate something like that?
 
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