For each of the two functions below, describe the shape and behavior of the Fourier transform as wave number k0 and width w are varied.
A

B

C

D

E

F
f(x) = exp(ik0x)/w0.5, |x| < w
This animation varies the function's wave number, k0
To vary the function's width w, click here

f(x) = cos(k0x) exp(-x2/4w2)/w0.5

This animation varies the function's width, w
To vary the function's wave number k0, click here

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