Solution

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The convolution is . In this transform convention, the convolution theorem says , and Parseval's identity says
To match the integral's scale exactly, set and . Then and , using the value one at zero. Their convolution is the box smoothing of a two-sided exponential with both scales equal to one:
Its transform is precisely . Since is even, Parseval's identity reduces the requested integral to
Use , and . Simplifying gives
The apparent singularity at is removable, and the integrand decays as , so the integral converges.

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