Math Problem Statement

Calculate the following 2D convolution (Hint: Use 2D FT): 𝑠𝑖𝑛(2𝜋𝑥 + 3𝜋𝑦) ∗ 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐(3𝑥, 2𝑦)

Solution

To compute the 2D convolution of the given functions, sin(2πx+3πy)\sin(2\pi x + 3\pi y) and sinc(3x,2y)\text{sinc}(3x, 2y), using the 2D Fourier Transform (FT), we can follow these steps:

Step-by-step breakdown:

  1. Fourier Transform of the Functions:
    The convolution theorem tells us that convolution in the spatial domain corresponds to multiplication in the frequency domain. Therefore, the first step is to compute the 2D Fourier transforms of the two functions involved.

    • The first function is f(x,y)=sin(2πx+3πy)f(x, y) = \sin(2\pi x + 3\pi y).

      We know that the Fourier transform of sin(2πx+3πy)\sin(2\pi x + 3\pi y) is a pair of delta functions at the corresponding frequencies of the sine wave. Specifically: F{sin(2πx+3πy)}=12i[δ(kx2,ky3)δ(kx+2,ky+3)]\mathcal{F}\{\sin(2\pi x + 3\pi y)\} = \frac{1}{2i} \left[ \delta(k_x - 2, k_y - 3) - \delta(k_x + 2, k_y + 3) \right] where kxk_x and kyk_y are the frequency domain variables corresponding to xx and yy, respectively.

    • The second function is g(x,y)=sinc(3x,2y)g(x, y) = \text{sinc}(3x, 2y).

      The Fourier transform of a 2D sinc(ax,by)\text{sinc}(ax, by) function is a 2D rectangle function. Specifically, for g(x,y)=sinc(3x)sinc(2y)g(x, y) = \text{sinc}(3x) \cdot \text{sinc}(2y), the Fourier transform is a 2D rectangular function in the frequency domain: F{sinc(3x,2y)}=rect(kx6)rect(ky4)\mathcal{F}\{\text{sinc}(3x, 2y)\} = \text{rect}\left(\frac{k_x}{6}\right) \cdot \text{rect}\left(\frac{k_y}{4}\right) where the rectangle function rect(z)\text{rect}(z) is defined as 1 when z12|z| \leq \frac{1}{2} and 0 otherwise.

  2. Multiply in the Frequency Domain:
    Now, we multiply the Fourier transforms of the two functions.

    F{fg}(kx,ky)=12i[δ(kx2,ky3)δ(kx+2,ky+3)]rect(kx6)rect(ky4)\mathcal{F}\{f * g\}(k_x, k_y) = \frac{1}{2i} \left[ \delta(k_x - 2, k_y - 3) - \delta(k_x + 2, k_y + 3) \right] \cdot \text{rect}\left(\frac{k_x}{6}\right) \cdot \text{rect}\left(\frac{k_y}{4}\right)

    Since the delta functions only contribute at (kx,ky)=(2,3)(k_x, k_y) = (2, 3) and (2,3)(-2, -3), the product simplifies to:

    F{fg}(kx,ky)=12i[rect(26)rect(34)rect(26)rect(34)]\mathcal{F}\{f * g\}(k_x, k_y) = \frac{1}{2i} \left[ \text{rect}\left(\frac{2}{6}\right) \cdot \text{rect}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) - \text{rect}\left(\frac{-2}{6}\right) \cdot \text{rect}\left(\frac{-3}{4}\right) \right]

    Since rect(26)=rect(26)=1\text{rect}\left(\frac{2}{6}\right) = \text{rect}\left(\frac{-2}{6}\right) = 1 and rect(34)=rect(34)=1\text{rect}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) = \text{rect}\left(\frac{-3}{4}\right) = 1, the product becomes:

    F{fg}(kx,ky)=12i[11]=0\mathcal{F}\{f * g\}(k_x, k_y) = \frac{1}{2i} \left[ 1 - 1 \right] = 0

    So, the product of the Fourier transforms is zero everywhere.

  3. Inverse Fourier Transform:
    Taking the inverse Fourier transform of zero gives us zero in the spatial domain:

    fg(x,y)=0f * g(x, y) = 0

Conclusion:

The 2D convolution of sin(2πx+3πy)\sin(2\pi x + 3\pi y) and sinc(3x,2y)\text{sinc}(3x, 2y) is zero: fg(x,y)=0f * g(x, y) = 0

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the convolution theorem in the frequency domain?
  2. How do we calculate the Fourier transform of a 2D delta function?
  3. What are the properties of the sinc function in the frequency domain?
  4. How do we use the rect function to describe frequency bands?
  5. What is the physical meaning of convolution in signal processing?

Tip: When using Fourier transforms to compute convolutions, always remember that the convolution in the time or spatial domain becomes multiplication in the frequency domain!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

2D Convolution
Fourier Transform
Sine Function
Sinc Function
Delta Function
Rectangular Function

Formulas

Fourier Transform of sin(2πx + 3πy): F{sin(2πx + 3πy)} = (1/2i)[δ(kx - 2, ky - 3) - δ(kx + 2, ky + 3)]
Fourier Transform of sinc(3x, 2y): F{sinc(3x, 2y)} = rect(kx/6) * rect(ky/4)
Convolution Theorem: Convolution in spatial domain = Multiplication in frequency domain

Theorems

Convolution Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate/Graduate Level