Questions tagged [fourier-transform]
The fourier-transform tag has no usage guidance.
263
questions
0
votes
0answers
7 views
How to switch the order of limit and integration here?
I asked it on math.stackexchange but didn’t get an answer.
Let $f\in L^1(\mathbb{R}^n)$ and $\phi_\varepsilon(x):=\varepsilon^{-n}e^{-\pi|\varepsilon^{-1}x|^2}$. It is straightforward to see that $\...
1
vote
0answers
74 views
Does this formula correspond to a series representation of the Dirac delta function $\delta(x)$?
Consider the following formula which defines a piece-wise function which I believe corresponds to a series representation for the Dirac delta function $\delta(x)$. The parameter $f$ is the evaluation ...
2
votes
0answers
56 views
(Dis)continuity of periodic functions with non-summable Fourier series
Let $f : [0,2 \pi)^d \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a square-integrable periodic function in $L^2( [0,2 \pi)^d )$ with $d \geq 1$.
We assume moreover that the square-summable Fourier coefficients of $f$, ...
-4
votes
0answers
37 views
Fourier transform of a general normal distribution [closed]
How can I calculate the Fourier transform of
this equation? Here is a known equation that may be helpful.
2
votes
0answers
49 views
Conditions for absolute continuity in the Bochner-Schwartz theorem
Suppose that $f$ is a positive-definite Schwartz distribution, that is,
$$\langle\phi,f*\phi\rangle\geq0\qquad\text{for every }\phi\in C_0^\infty(\mathbb R^n).$$
By the Bochner-Schwartz theorem, there ...
8
votes
0answers
178 views
Fourier transform of $f_a(x)= a^{-2}\exp(-|x|^a)$, $a \in (0,2)$, is decreasing in $a$
Can one show that Fourier transform of
$$ f_a(x) = a^{-2} \exp(-|x|^a), \qquad a \in (0,2)$$
is decreasing in $a$?
I have a solution for $a \in (0,1]$ which cannot be used for $a\in (1,2)$.
2
votes
0answers
32 views
eigenvectors of a graph Laplacian VS Fourier basis
Could you please illustrate the following statement:
the eigenvectors of a
graph Laplacian behave similarly to a Fourier basis, motivating
the development of graph-based Fourier analysis theory.
3
votes
0answers
61 views
Condition on a function to have a Fourier transform in $L^{2-\varepsilon}$
It is known that in general the Fourier transform of $L^p(\mathbb{R})$ functions for $p>2$ are not even function. However, for regular enough functions, the regularitytransfers into decay for $\hat ...
3
votes
1answer
112 views
Distribution boundary value of analytic function and wave front sets
Assume $f(z)$ is analytic in the tube domain $\mathbb R^n\oplus iC$, where $C\subset \mathbb R^n$ is a convex cone. Under the assumption $|f(x+iy)|\leq 1/|y|^k$, we know by a Theorem of Martineau (see ...
0
votes
1answer
66 views
How to calculate Fourier transformation of eigenstates in CV quantum information [closed]
The position $\hat{q}$ and momentum $\hat{p}$ has $[\hat{q},\hat{p}]=i$.
And we set there eigenstates as $|s\rangle_q$ and $|s\rangle_p$ with eigenvalue s.
In the paper [Phy Rev A. 79, 062318 (2009)],...
3
votes
0answers
87 views
How related are Fourier transforms on finite groups and Fourier transforms on graphs?
Here are two generalizations of the notion of a Fourier transform. I am also aware of the Pontryagin Duality generalization for locally compact abelian groups, though I am personally more concerned ...
1
vote
0answers
92 views
A close formula for a Fourier transform
I would like to calculate "explicitly" the following integral, which is a Fourier transform: let $\alpha>0$ be a parameter, for $x\in \mathbb R$, we define
$$
I(\alpha, x)=\int_\mathbb R \cos(xt) e^...
0
votes
0answers
74 views
Laplacian spectrum
I have found (in lecture notes) a method to calculate the spectrum of the operator
$$
A:D(A)\subset L^2([0,\pi])\longrightarrow L^2([0,\pi])\text{, such that}
$$
$$
Au=\dfrac{\partial^2u}{\partial^2x^...
6
votes
1answer
230 views
Fourier transform on Minkowski space
Physicists Some people like to define the "Fourier transform" on Minkowski space as $\hat f(\xi) = \int e^{i \eta(x,\xi)} f(x) dx$, where $\eta(x,\xi)$ is the Minkowski form. I'm used to thinking of ...
0
votes
0answers
99 views
A Fourier elliptic vector field on a Riemannian manifold
Motivation for this question:
Let $X$ be a vector field on a manifold $M$. Obviously the differential operator $D:C^{\infty}(M)\to C^{\infty}(M)$ with $D(f)=X.f$ is not an elliptic opetator when $\...
2
votes
0answers
68 views
Fourier dimension of radial set
In his 1967 article "Sur un theoreme de R. Salem", Gatesoupe proved that if a set $A\subset [0,1]$ has Fourier dimension $\alpha$ then the set $\tilde A:=\{x\in \mathbb{R}^n: |x| \in A\}$ has Fourier ...
2
votes
0answers
35 views
Cumulant of functions of weakly dependent random variables
Suppose $X_1,\dots,X_4$ are Gaussian random variables with mean and variance
$$\mathbf E X_i = 0,\quad \mathbf E X_i^2=1.$$
Furthermore suppose that the random variables have a certain weak ...
1
vote
1answer
162 views
Fourier transform of a translation invariant operator on $l^2(\mathbb{Z}) \otimes l^2(\mathbb{Z})$
Consider the space $l^2(\mathbb{Z}) \otimes l^2(\mathbb{Z})$ with distinguished computational basis $e_i \otimes e_j $ and a group of translations $T_a$ defined by $T_a e_i \otimes e_j = e_{i+a} \...
1
vote
1answer
119 views
Wavelet momentum identity
I am reading an article on wavelet connection coefficients (G. Beylkin, "On the representation of operators in bases of compactly supported wavelets", 1992 (MSN)) and I came across Equation (3.31):
\...
4
votes
0answers
222 views
Certain Fourier transforms involving Whittaker function and Bessel functions
I recently meet the following two weird "Fourier transform" questions.
(I), Suppose that $F$ is a $p$-adic field (the same question can be asked over any local field, including $\mathbb{R}$ and $\...
0
votes
0answers
90 views
Common eigenvector of the Wigner D matrices for the eigenvalue $\lambda = 1$?
Consider the family of spherical harmonics $Y_{n}^m$ on the sphere $\mathbb{S}^2$, with $n \geq 0$ and $-n \leq m \leq n$. The Wigner matrices are matrices $\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{R},n} \in \mathbb{R}^{(...
2
votes
1answer
80 views
Advantage of fractional Fourier transform over multiscale wavelet
What is the best argument of fractional Fourier transform over multiscale wavelet in data analysis purpose.
Optimization of the good time-frequency domain parameter ? "Good" will be, find the %time-%...
57
votes
6answers
10k views
Why is the Fourier transform so ubiquitous?
Many operations and equivalences in mathematics arise as some sort of Fourier transform. By Fourier transform I mean the following:
Let $X$ and $Y$ be two objects of some category with products, and ...
2
votes
2answers
235 views
The Hubbard-Stratonovich transformation
is there a way to extend the Hubbard-Stratonovich transformation
$$e^{\frac{1}{2}Ks^2}=\left(\frac{K}{2\pi}\right)^{1/2}\int_{–\infty}^\infty e^{–Kx^2+Ksx}dx$$
to the case $e^{\frac{1}{2}Ks^p}$ for $...
3
votes
1answer
272 views
Large Fourier submatrices with small operator norm
Consider a finite abelian group $G$ (I'm mostly interested in $\mathbb{Z}_2^n$).
For two subsets $A$ and $B$ of $G$, one can form a submatrix of the Fourier transform matrix on $G$ by keeping only ...
1
vote
1answer
115 views
Fourier transform for $H^2(\mathbb{R}^N)$, $N\geq 5$
How i can prove that if $u\in H^2(\mathbb{R}^N)$ then $u\in \mathcal{F}(L^{p^*}(\mathbb{R}^N))$, where $1/p+1/{p^*}=1,$ $2\leq p<2N/(N-4)$?
1
vote
0answers
66 views
Which set of functions/measures has range $\mathrm{L}^\infty$ under Fourier transformation
I have a question concerning the Fourier transformation. What I know is that $\mathrm{L}^{\infty}=\{\hat{u}:\ u\in Y\}$ for some space $Y$. Now, I want to specify the space $Y$. The question is, is ...
3
votes
1answer
165 views
Fourier transform derivation from Laurent series
Using Laurent Series of a function $f(z)$ around a point $a \in \mathbb{C}$
$$f(z) = \sum^{\infty}_{n=-\infty} c_n(z-a)^n \ \ \ \ (1)$$
where
$$c_n = \frac{1} {2\pi i}\int\limits_{\gamma}\frac {f(z)} {...
4
votes
0answers
125 views
Given $\theta$, find $f$ such that $\int_{\mathbb{T}} \text{e}^{i\theta} \cos(h \cdot f) = 0,$ for all $h \in \mathbb{N}$
Let $\theta$ be a $C^{\infty}$ (resp. analytic) real-valued function on $\mathbb{T}=[0,2\pi]/\{0,2\pi\}$.
When can one find $f \neq 0$, $C^{\infty}$ (resp. analytic) real-valued function on $\...
1
vote
0answers
69 views
Is harmonic mean of linear functions a Bernstein function?
According to some experiments I've been running, for any $n$ and non-negative $a_1, a_2, \ldots a_n$, the following function:
$f(t) = \frac{n}{\sum_{i=1}^n 1/(a_i+t)}$
is a Bernstein function, ...
1
vote
0answers
74 views
Expressing 1-e^{-z} as a Fourier integral
According to the theory of screw functions and screw lines by John Von Neumann and Issai Schoenberg (see here), any function $F:\mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ such that $F(|x_i - x_j|) = \|f(x_i)-...
0
votes
0answers
62 views
Deriving spectral measure
I am reposting this question from Cross Validated as I have not received any responses.
While reading this book, I got stuck on page 266 where the authors found the spectral measure $F(du)$ of the ...
1
vote
1answer
53 views
Hilbert transform of a signal to measure skewness and asymmetry of a sinusoidal wave
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I was hoping to get some assistance in understanding how these equations function:
$$As=\frac{\langle H(\eta)^3\rangle}{\langle\eta^2\rangle^{3/2}},\qquad ...
4
votes
0answers
210 views
Properties of microlocalization
Let $i: M\hookrightarrow X$ be the inclusion of a closed submanifold in a smooth manifold $X$. I denote by $T_MX$ the normal bundle to $M$ in $X$, by $T^{\ast}_MX$ its dual bundle, and by $D^b(X)$ the ...
0
votes
1answer
124 views
What subjects of Fourier analysis have had more effect on machine learning? [closed]
What is the salient uses of Fourier analysis in machine learning? What subjects of Fourier analysis have had more effect on machine learning?
Please mention the references.
1
vote
0answers
140 views
Solving an equation of function
How to solve, or at least how to proceed to solve, the following equation for $g(u)$
$$\int_0^{\infty} \{1-\cos(2\pi uh)\} g(u)du = (1+h^{\alpha})^{\beta/\alpha} -1?$$
Here $0<\alpha\leq2$ and $-\...
2
votes
1answer
160 views
Can Mellin transform be applied in this function? What's the result?
$$f(x) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{T \to \infty } {i}\int_{-1/2-i\,T}^{-1/2+i\,T} \frac{(x-1)^{s}}{2^{s+1}}\,\frac{1}{sin(\pi*s)\,}\,\frac{ds}{s}$$
0
votes
0answers
24 views
Lower Bounds on Oscilatory Integral in Restriction Theory
Consider the oscillatory integral that appears in restriction theory:
$$
I(x,y)=\int_{-1}^1 e^{i(x\xi+y\xi^2)}d\xi.
$$
Using basic theory on oscillatory integrals, we may bound
$$
|I(x,y)|\lesssim |x|^...
5
votes
0answers
175 views
Is there a practical application of natural integral or differintegral?
The following formulas give natural differintegral (that is one with naturally fixed integration constant):
$$f^{(s)}(x)=\sum_{m=0}^{\infty} \binom {s}m \sum_{k=0}^m\binom mk(-1)^{m-k}f^{(k)}(x)$$
$$...
5
votes
1answer
133 views
Translated version of a Caratheodory article
This excellent introduction to Compressive Sensing cites a couple of (seemingly) interesting Caratheodory papers from 1907-1911.
These are:
[46] C. Caratheodory. Uber den Variabilitätsbereich der ...
5
votes
2answers
429 views
Process quicker than Fourier for squares of polynomials
FFT is a quick algorithm for multiplying two polynomials, but given it's a square (i.e. multiplying the polynomial with itself) can we find something better?
2
votes
1answer
194 views
Is there (fast) fourier transform for vector convolution?
Given a list of variables $u_1,\dots,u_m\in\mathbb R$ and $v_1,\dots,v_n\in\mathbb R$ the standard convolution is defined
$$U*V(t)={\sum_{i}} u_iv_{t-i}.$$
Given a list of vectors $u_1,\dots,u_m\in\...
3
votes
0answers
101 views
Decay of Laplace (or Mellin) transform beyond region of convergence?
Let $f:[0,\infty)\to \mathbb{R}$ be a piecewise differentiable function with $f(0)=0$ and $f'(t)$ of bounded variation. Its Laplace transform $\mathcal{L}f$ converges for $\Re s > 0$. Assume it can ...
3
votes
0answers
116 views
Why does division parallelize but not continued fractions and is there an analog of multiplication to continued fractions?
All the basic arithmetic operations $\times,+,/,-$ can be parallelized. However continued fraction representation of a rational number is not parallelized. The process of Euclid's algorithm looks ...
2
votes
1answer
136 views
Low/high-frequency estimates in $\mathrm{L}^\infty$ for Lipschitz nonlinearities
Let $f \colon \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ be a Lipschitz nonlinearity with $f(0) = 0$ and suppose $u \in \textrm{H}^s(\mathbb{R}) \cap \textrm{L}^\infty(\mathbb{R})$ for some $s \in [0, \tfrac{1}{2}]$. ...
0
votes
0answers
18 views
Approximate method to extract behavior of a Laplace transform in an intermediate region
In the theory of random walks, Tauberian type theorems are often applied to extract the small or large-time behavior from a difficult equation. For example, the Montroll-Weiss formula describing a ...
3
votes
1answer
158 views
Origin of the theorem related to the integral transform pair
The development of Fast Fourier transform is attributed to Cooley & Tukey, both have written a lot about it is historical development. Both Cooley and Tukey call it a re-discovery rather. However,...
3
votes
1answer
121 views
Image of Fourier transform for finite non-abelian groups
I am working on the Fourier transform over finite non-abelian groups, specifically following Diaconis. He defines it as follows (p.7):
Let $P$ be a probability on a finite group $G$. The Fourier ...
1
vote
1answer
205 views
Hörmander-Mikhlin theorem on the torus
Let me first recall a particular case of the classical Hörmander-Mikhlin multiplier theorem: Let $m$ be a bounded function on $\mathbb {R} ^{n}$ which is smooth except possibly at the origin, and ...
5
votes
3answers
363 views
Limit of an integral vs limit of the integrand
I have a simple Fourier transform problem, originating from mathematical physics (system of linear PDEs), which reduces to taking the integral
$$
I(\alpha)\equiv\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{ikr} \cfrac{\...
