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The Fourier transform and its inverse transform are respectively defined as $\tilde{f}(\omega) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} f(x)e^{i\omega x}dx$ and $f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} \tilde{f}(\omega)e^{-i\omega x}d\omega$. Consider two functions $f$ and $g$. Another function $f * g$ is defined as 
$(f * g)(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} f(y)g(x - y)dy$ 
Which of the following relation is/are true? 
Note: Tilde ($\sim$) denotes the Fourier transform.

The question asks to identify the true relations involving the Fourier transform ($\tilde{f}$), convolution ($f * g$), and the product of functions ($fg$).

Analyzing Convolution Properties

We examine each option based on the provided definitions:

  • Option A: Check if the convolution operation is commutative ($f * g = g * f$).
    The convolution $(f * g)(x)$ is defined as $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} f(y)g(x - y)dy$.
    The convolution $(g * f)(x)$ is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} g(y)f(x - y)dy$.
    By substituting $u = x - y$ in the expression for $(g * f)(x)$, we find that $(g * f)(x) = (f * g)(x)$. Thus, convolution is commutative. Option A is true.
  • Option B: Check if $\tilde{f * g} = \tilde{g * f}$.
    Since $f * g = g * f$ (from Option A), their Fourier transforms must be identical. Therefore, $\tilde{f * g} = \tilde{g * f}$. Option B is true.
  • Option C: Check if $\tilde{f * g} = \tilde{fg}$.
    This statement implies that the Fourier transform of a convolution is equal to the Fourier transform of the product. This is generally not true. The Convolution Theorem states otherwise. Option C is false.
  • Option D: Check if $\tilde{f * g} = \tilde{f}\tilde{g}$.
    This is the standard Convolution Theorem for the given definition of the Fourier Transform.
    $\tilde{f * g}(\omega) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} (f * g)(x) e^{i\omega x} dx$
    $= \frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} f(y)g(x - y)dy \right) e^{i\omega x} dx$
    Changing variables ($u = x - y$) and rearranging, we can show this equals $\tilde{f}(\omega)\tilde{g}(\omega)$. Option D is true.

Conclusion on True Relations

Based on the analysis, the true relations are:

  • $f * g = g * f$ (Commutativity)
  • $\tilde{f * g} = \tilde{g * f}$ (Commutativity of Transforms)
  • $\tilde{f * g} = \tilde{f}\tilde{g}$ (Convolution Theorem)

Therefore, options A, B, and D are correct.

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