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In this paper we develop a new approach to the theory of Fourier integ
ral operators. It allows us to represent the Schwartz kernel of a Four
ier integral operator by one oscillatory integral with a complex phase
function. We consider Fourier integral operators associated with cano
nical transformations, having in mind applications to hyperbolic equat
ions. As a by-product we obtain yet another formula for the Maslov ind
ex. (C) 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.