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I am not able to get the Fourier Transform of $xf(x)$ if $<f(x)>$ is the Fourier transform of $f(x)$ .
BTW i tried using convolution theorem but didn't work out .

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    Vedananda, could you perhaps expand on that a bit? It's not completely clear what you question is, at least not to me.2012-04-22
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    Are you asking how to find FT of xf(x) given FT of f(x) is known? Its been while I read Fourier transform but I think the derivation can be found in any book.2012-04-22
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    Yes exactly Anuragsn , if i know what FT of $f(x)$ is , how do i find FT of $xf(x)$. :)2012-04-22
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    Oh... I get it now. But it is already answered... And you should post **such stuff** to mathematical forums...2012-04-22

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If the Fourier-transform of $f(x)$ is $$FT[f(x)] \equiv f(k) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(x) e^{i k x} dx$$ then $$FT[xf(x)] = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} x f(x) e^{i k x} dx $$ $$ = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \frac{1}{i} \frac{\partial}{\partial k} \Big[ f(x) e^{i k x} \Big] dx = -i \frac{\partial}{\partial k} \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(x) e^{i k x} dx$$ which means $$FT[xf(x)] = -i \frac{\partial f(k)}{\partial k} $$

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    I would add that this is in keeping with the general principle that polynomials transform to differential operators and vice-versa.2012-04-22