The American College, Madurai

Mathematical Physics

Quiz-1

Course code- PGP 4521

2016-17 Odd semester

Max. marks 10

Time -15 min

1) The Fourier transform of a Gaussian pattern is a _____________________ pattern.

2) Which Fourier coefficients are zero for odd and even functions?
3) Segregate the following functions in to odd and even.
2
Sin x, Cos x, exp (x), exp (x2)
4) What is the Fourier transform of Sine function?
5) Give an example of a periodic wave which is continuous in the first derivative and
discontinuous in the second derivative.
sin 5
lim
6) The value of 0
=_____________ .

( )

a)

b)

c)

d)

7) Select the right statements

a) exp (ix) is a periodic function.
b) exp (ix) is a non-periodic function.
c) exp (ix) is an odd function.
d) exp (ix) is an even function.
8) Is it possible to Fourier Transform a non-periodic wave? Explain.

e)