Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t).

In summary, the conversation discusses the difference between two functions and their Fourier transforms. The first function is pi(dirac(w+w0) + dirac(w-w0)), while the second function is pi(dirac(w+t) + dirac(w-t)). The conversation also mentions that the Fourier transform of e^(it) is a delta function.
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Is there a difference? My notes are inconsistent and very poor. Google search doesn't seem to be having much use.

Which one transforms into pi(dirac(w+w0) + dirac(w-w0))?

Thanks
Thomas
 
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Neither since ω0 doesn't appear in either function.
 
  • #3
Okay Fourier transform of cos(w0t) and cos(t).

What do they transform into? I presume cos(w0t) is pi(dirac(w+w0) + dirac(w-w0))?

but what about cos(t). I'm guessing somewhere like pi(dirac(w+t) + dirac(w-t)) but is there some scaling factor?
 
  • #4
Use cos(t)=(e^(it)+e^(-it))/2. You know the Fourier transform of e^(it) is a delta function, right?
 

FAQ: Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t).

What is the Fourier transform of cos(wt)?

The Fourier transform of cos(wt) is a complex-valued function that represents the frequency components of a signal cos(wt) in the frequency domain. It is defined as the integral of the signal multiplied by a complex exponential function e^(-iwt) over all time values.

How does the Fourier transform of cos(wt) differ from that of cos(t)?

The main difference between the Fourier transforms of cos(wt) and cos(t) is the presence of a frequency parameter w in the former. This means that the frequency domain representation of cos(wt) will vary with different values of w, while the Fourier transform of cos(t) will remain constant.

Can the Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t) be used to analyze real-world signals?

Yes, the Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t) can be used to analyze real-world signals as they can represent a wide range of periodic signals, including those found in real-world systems.

Are there any applications of the Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t)?

Yes, the Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t) have various applications in fields such as signal processing, image processing, and telecommunications. They are also used in solving differential equations and in understanding the behavior of physical systems.

How is the Fourier transform of cos(wt) and cos(t) related to the inverse Fourier transform?

The Fourier transform and the inverse Fourier transform are mathematical operations that are inversely related to each other. The Fourier transform of a signal can be used to calculate the original signal, and the inverse Fourier transform can be used to obtain the frequency domain representation from the time domain signal. This relationship holds true for both cos(wt) and cos(t).

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