Special-Affine Wavelets: Multi-Resolution Analysis and Function Approximation in L^2(R)
Waseem Z. Lone, Vikash K. Sahu, Amit K. Verma
TL;DR
The paper develops a SAFT-domain multiresolution framework (SAMRA) to construct orthonormal bases in $L^2(\mathbb{R})$ by leveraging a SAFT-based sampling theory. It establishes a Shannon-type sampling theorem in the SAFT domain and defines SAFT-inspired nested subspaces $\mathscr{V}_S^k$ and wavelet spaces $\mathscr{W}_S^k$, deriving explicit refinement and wavelet coefficients that guarantee an orthonormal basis for $L^2(\mathbb{R})$. By relating SAMRA to classical MRA and other MRAs for special choices of the SAFT parameters, the work provides a flexible, generalized framework for SAFT-domain time-frequency analysis and function approximation. The methodology is illustrated with constructions of scaling and wavelet functions (e.g., sinc-based and Haar-like examples) and demonstrated through function-approximation experiments, highlighting practical impact for band-limited signal analysis in generalized Fourier domains.
Abstract
The multiresolution analysis (MRA) associated with the Special affine Fourier transform (SAFT) provides a structured approach for generating orthonormal bases in \( L^2(\mathbb R) \), making it a powerful tool for advanced signal analysis. This work introduces a robust sampling theory and constructs multiresolution structures within the SAFT domain to support the formation of orthonormal bases. Motivated by the need for a sampling theorem applicable to band-limited signals in the SAFT framework, we establish a corresponding theoretical foundation. Furthermore, a method for constructing orthogonal bases in $L^2(\mathbb R)$ is proposed, and the theoretical results are demonstrated through illustrative examples.
