Solution

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Let denote the orthogonal complement of inside . The Meyer-Mallat theorem constructs a wavelet whose integer function translations form an orthonormal basis of . Dilation then gives the orthogonal decomposition into orthogonal complements , so its translates and dilates form an orthonormal wavelet basis.
Using the MRA low-pass filter, choose the high-pass symbol . The quadrature mirror filter identity makes the two analysis channels orthonormal. The resulting Fourier transform formula is
Equivalently, with the refinement coefficients from the scaling refinement equation, put and . This index choice gives precisely the displayed high-pass symbol. Changing all by one constant unit phase gives the same orthonormal wavelet construction. In particular the often-used convention differs only by a global minus sign. The basis is for .

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