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Some trigonometric integrals and the Fourier transform of a spherically symmetric exponential function

Classical Analysis and ODEs 2019-01-01 v1

Abstract

We calculate the Fourier transform of a spherically symmetric exponential function. Our evaluation is much simpler than the known one. We use the polar coordinates and reduce the Fourier transform to the integral of a rational function of trigonometric functions. Its evaluation turns out to be much easier than expected because of homogeneity and a hidden symmetry. Relationship with a Fourier integral representation formula for harmonic functions is explained.

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@article{arxiv.1812.11730,
  title  = {Some trigonometric integrals and the Fourier transform of a spherically symmetric exponential function},
  author = {Hideshi Yamane},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1812.11730},
  year   = {2019}
}

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6 pages