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Fourier Transforms of Generalised Functions. Existence of FT. The FT of a function exists provided the function satisfies the Dirichlet conditions:. and any discontinuities are finite. Generalised functions - Do not satisfy the Dirichlet conditions - Often used in signal processing
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Existence of FT • The FT of a function exists provided the function satisfies the Dirichlet conditions: • and any discontinuities are finite • Generalised functions • - Do not satisfy the Dirichlet conditions • - Often used in signal processing • - We can still find their FTs
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