What is Inverse laplace transform: Definition and 165 Discussions

In mathematics, the inverse Laplace transform of a function F(s) is the piecewise-continuous and exponentially-restricted real function f(t) which has the property:






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{\displaystyle {\mathcal {L}}\{f\}(s)={\mathcal {L}}\{f(t)\}(s)=F(s),}
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denotes the Laplace transform.
It can be proven that, if a function F(s) has the inverse Laplace transform f(t), then f(t) is uniquely determined (considering functions which differ from each other only on a point set having Lebesgue measure zero as the same). This result was first proven by Mathias Lerch in 1903 and is known as Lerch's theorem.The Laplace transform and the inverse Laplace transform together have a number of properties that make them useful for analysing linear dynamical systems.

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  1. C

    Inverse Laplace Transform

    I know that there is the Bromwich integral which inverts the Laplace Transform but it requires the function to have poles. I am wondering if there is a formula for inverting a function which decays rapidly but has no poles?
  2. P

    Problem with finding an Inverse Laplace Transform

    I've been messing around with Laplace transforms. Anyway to get to the point I arrived at a "solution" in the s domain and got stuck. I'm trying to solve for the inverse laplace transform of A: {\cal L}^{-1} \{A\} where A = F(s) e^{C_2\sqrt{-s+C_1 }} and C_1,C_2 are constants and...
  3. D

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    Hi, this is my first post, and I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place. Homework Statement I have a 2nd order diff. equation: 3y''(t) + 2y'(t) + 5y(t) = 3 with initial values: y'(0) = 1, y(0) = 0 Homework Equations After using Laplace transform I get: Y(s) = (3 +...
  4. P

    Inverse Laplace transform for small 's', Taylor expansion

    Dear all, This question is close to the post "Laplace transform of a Taylor series expansion" in PhysicsForums.com, dated Jul06-09. This is my problem: Consider the Laplace transform F(s) = 1 / ( s - K(s) ) , where K(s) = -1/2 + i/(2*Pi) * ln[ ( Lambda - (b+i*s) )/( b + i*s...
  5. I

    What is the inverse Laplace transform of F(s) = (s + 1)/(s^2 + 1)^2

    Homework Statement F(s) = (s + 1)/(s2 + 1)2 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I used partial fractions but I still end up with a term that includes a (s^2 + 1)^2 in the denominator. I'm pretty much lost at this point.
  6. S

    Finding Inverse Laplace Transform with Fractional Powers and Convolution

    Homework Statement Find the inverse laplace transform of: 1/(s-2)3 + 25/(s+1)(s-2)2 + s/(s-2)2 The attempt at a solution I get (1/2)e2tt2 + (25/7)e-t-(25/7)e2t+(75/7)te2t for the first two, but I'm not even sure where to start for s/(s-2)2. I was thinking it might use...
  7. C

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    http://img215.imageshack.us/i/unledc.jpg/ Using the residue method, I found K1 and K2 to be -2 and 4 respectively. However, where do I go from there?
  8. L

    Inverse LaPlace Transform help

    Homework Statement Use the First Shifting Theorem (translation on the s axis) to find f(t). L-1[(2s-1)/(s2(s+1)3] Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution This is going to take forever.. Can we assume that I am putting the L^-1 all over the place? [(2s-1)/(s^2(s+1)^3)] =...
  9. R

    Is this the correct inverse laplace transform

    Homework Statement Well i did all my work but the forum logged me out and when i submitted it I lost it all because it wanted me to login again >_< anyways i need to find the inverse laplace transform of F(s)=[12*s^2 - (28+2*sqrt(3))*s + 26 + 6*sqrt(3)]/[(s-3)(s^2-2s+2)] Homework...
  10. M

    Inverse laplace transform square wave

    can someone please help me find the inverse laplace transform of the following: http://www.webpagescreenshot.info/img/694286-34201141544am.png i do not know how to solve for this due to the e^-20s shift in the denominator... is there a way to change this function to make it easier to solve?
  11. I

    Proving the Inverse Laplace Transform of 1/(sqrt(s)+a)

    Hi, all. I am doing an inverse Laplace transform and meeting some difficulty. InverseLaplaceTransform[1/(Sqrt[s]+a)]. Using Mathematica I found the result, however, I failed to prove it. I know it should be like \frac{1}{2\pi i}\int_{\gamma-i\infty}^{\gamma+i\infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt{s}+a}ds...
  12. A

    No idea on how to start finding inverse Laplace Transform

    So my professor is really bad and I've had to try to learn to learn this stuff myself. But I have no idea where to start and where to go. Problem: X(s) = \frac{3(3s+2)}{9s^{2}+12s+4}Attempt All I've been able to figure out so far is: -> X(s) = \frac{3}{(3s+2)^{2}} * \frac{1}{(3s+2)}} But...
  13. M

    Inverse Laplace transform Signals and systems

    Homework Statement Compute Y(t). Homework Equations Y(s)= (s(2s+11)+ω(8s+4ω^2))/((s^2+ω^2)(s+9)(s+2)) The Attempt at a Solution (s(2s+11)+ω(8s+4ω^2 ))/((s^2+ω^2)(s+9)(s+2))= A/(s^2+ω^2 )+B/(s+9)+C/(s+2) Every example I have looked at does not have the ω variable, but I...
  14. jegues

    How Do You Solve Complex Inverse Laplace Transforms?

    Homework Statement Find the inverse Laplace Transform for the function, F(s) = \frac{(3s^{2}+9s+14)e^{-5s}}{s^3 + 4s^2 +7s} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution We are given a table of common laplace transforms that we are allowed use to without proof. First I'll...
  15. M

    Unknown Inverse Laplace Transform

    Hey Guys. Im trying to find an inverse laplace transform for fraction in the laplace domain but can't find it in any of my laplace pair tables. The fraction is: 1/(s + 4)(s + 4)(s + 8) Does anybody have any suggestions?
  16. jegues

    Simple Inverse Laplace Transform.

    Homework Statement Find the inverse Laplace Trasnform of, F(s) = \frac{s^{2}}{(s^{2} + 9)^{2}} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution We are given a table with a bunch of common Laplace transforms and their inverses but I can't seem to get this one. Can anyone nudge...
  17. P

    What is the Inverse Laplace Transform of Y(s) = (1/τs+1)(1/s)?

    Homework Statement Take the Inverse Laplace Transform of: Y(s)=\frac{1}{\tau s+1}\cdot \frac{1}{s} 2. The attempt at a solution I know: L^{-1}(\frac{1}{\tau s+1})=\frac{1}{\tau}e^{\frac{-t}{\tau}} and: L^{-1}({\frac{1}{s}})=1 But how to continue?
  18. F

    How Do You Transform and Simplify the Inverse Laplace Function 1/[s(2s^2+2s+1)]?

    Hey everyone. I've got through most of a problem that involves finding an inverse laplace transform, but I am stuck at one part that requires algebraic manipulation. The function is 1/[s(2s2+2s+1)] So far I have modified it too look like .5/[s(s+.5)2 +.52](1/.5) I'm not sure how to...
  19. R

    Proof of an inverse Laplace Transform needed please

    Homework Statement \frac{s}{(s-a)(s-b)} Homework Equations Now I know that it results in: [tex]\frac{ae^(at)-be^(bt)}{a-b}[\tex] The Attempt at a Solution OK, I don't have the slightest clue where to begin. Could someone point me in the right direction? I've looked at all...
  20. P

    Inverse Laplace Transform Help

    Homework Statement Find the unit impulse response for the operator D^4 + I, using the Laplace transform. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution w^(4) + w = δ(t) s^4W + W = 1 W = 1 / (s^4 +1) Now, I need to find the inverse laplace transform of W. But I don't know how to simplify W...
  21. N

    Proving the Vanishing Integral in Inverse Laplace Transform by Residue Method

    Homework Statement I need to find the inverse Laplace transform of s/(s^2+a^2), where a is a constant, by the method of residues. I need to prove the part of the contour not actually relating to the desired integral tends to zero as R---> infinity. Homework Equations The...
  22. N

    Calculating the Inverse Laplace Transform of exp(-as)/s

    Homework Statement Calculate the inverse Laplace transform of exp(-as)/s (a is a constant). Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I need to calculate the integral (1/2*pi*i)int(c-i(inf), c+i(inf))(exp(s(t-a))/s). I'm guessing I need to integrate around a circular...
  23. J

    Finding the Inverse Laplace Transform of a Rational Function

    Homework Statement ...find the inverse transform of the given function. F(s)= (2s+2)/(s2+4s+5) Homework Equations On another page, I see these 2: f(t)=eatsin(bt)--------->F(s)=b/[(s-a)2+b2) f(t)=eatcos(bt)--------->F(s)=(s-a)/[(s-a)2+b2) The Attempt at a Solution This is my first time...
  24. D

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    ok I am given the problem ((s/s^2+4)+s+5))/(s^2+6s+18) I use the expand function of my ti-89 and get ((163/70)*s)/((s+3)^2+9) + ((398/85))/((s+3)^2+9) + ((7/170)*s)/(s^2+4) + (6/85)/(s^2+4) 1st term--------------------2nd term-----------------3rd term-------------4th term ok my...
  25. D

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    I am asked to find inverse laplace of (3s+5)/(s^2-6s+25) I do partial frac and get (3s)/((s-3)^2+16) + (5/(s-3)^2+16) I do the translation and get [(3s)/s^2+16 + 5/(s^2+16)]*e^3t My final answer is e^3t[3cos(4t) + 5/4sin(4t)] but the book says the sin term should be 7/2sin(4t)? I say...
  26. M

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    Homework Statement Determine the inverse Laplace transform of the given function F(s) = (2s+1) / (s^2 + 16 ) Homework Equations the LaPlace transform of different functions The Attempt at a Solution I divide the above equation into 2 fractions one with the 2s in the numerator...
  27. D

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  28. O

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  29. J

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    According go Wikipedia the inverse Laplace Transform is given by: \mathcal{L}^{-1} \{F(s)\} = f(t) = \frac{1}{2\pi i}\lim_{T\to\infty}\int_{\gamma-iT}^{\gamma+iT}e^{st}F(s)\,ds, How do you probe this? I'm surprised that it doesn't depend on the value of \gama...
  30. C

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    My books aren't clear at running through these inverse laplace transforms and this ones got me snookered. I'm trying to perform the laplace transform of: 1/s + 40/(24s^2 + 40s + 40) Factor out 24 becomes 1/s + 1.667/(s^2 +1.667s +1.667) Finding A, B, C A/s + Bs+C/(s^2 +1.667s...
  31. X

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  32. N

    Complex Analysis: Inverse Laplace Transform

    Homework Statement Hi all. I have found the Laplace transform of the following piecewise function: f(x) = \left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}c} {0\,\,\,\,{\rm{for}}\,\,\,\,x < 0} \\ {x\,\,\,\,{\rm{for}}\,\,x \in (0;1)} \\ {0\,\,\,\,{\rm{for}}\,\,\,\,x > 1} \\ \end{array}} \right. I...
  33. tony873004

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  34. N

    Help with Inverse Laplace Transform

    Hello, I know normally giving solutions is frowned upon, but I have lost my colleagues data sheets and desperately need this transform to continue my work. I am looking for the Inverse Laplace Transform of the Transfer Function: H(s) = 1 / (s^2 + 20s + 5K) where K is an as yet unknown...
  35. P

    HELP Inverse Laplace Transform

    I'm having some trouble getting the inverse Laplace to the following problems...I need some help F(s)=24/s^5 F(s)= 4/[((s-2)^2)+25 F(s)= s/(s-1)(s+1)
  36. JJBladester

    Find f(t) given an inverse Laplace transform

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  37. K

    Frustrated with Inverse Laplace Transform: Help Needed!

    Homework Statement This isn't a homework, I'm just trying to recap for a mid-term. Anyways, it's about inverse Laplace transformation and this crap is starting to piss me off! How the heck are you supposed to go from \frac{ \frac{-U}{s}}{R+sL+ \frac{1}{sC}} to - \frac{2 \sqrt{10}}{...
  38. tony873004

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    How do I do the inverse of this? 1/(s+a)n is not in the table. \begin{array}{l} Y\left( s \right) = \frac{1}{{\left( {s + 4} \right)^4 }} \\ y\left( t \right) = L^{ - 1} \left[ {Y\left( s \right)} \right] \\ \end{array}
  39. rootX

    Inverse Laplace transform of ex(-s)/(s+3)^3

    matlab: >> ilaplace(exp(-1*s)/(s+3)^3) ans = 1/2*heaviside(t-1)*(t-1)^2*exp(-3*t+3) But I think there should be an additional exp(3) multiplied by all. =exp(-1*s)/(s+3)^3 =exp(-1*(s+3)+3)/(s+3)^3 Taking out exp(-3t). In above step I did (s+3)+3 because exp(-3t) says all...
  40. Q

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    Homework Statement Determine the inverse Laplace transform of 1/((s^2 +1)*(s-1)). The answer is 1/2*(e^x - cos(x) - sin(x)). Homework Equations We get a table of known inverse Laplace transforms. The Attempt at a Solution I tried to break this up using partial fractions...
  41. M

    What is the Inverse Laplace Transform of (s+1)/ (s^2 + 4s + 5) + e^-2s / 3s^4?

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  42. G

    How Do You Graph the Inverse Laplace Transform of a Piecewise Function?

    Homework Statement determine the inverse laplace transform f(t) of the function Homework Equations F(s) = 3/s - (4e^-s)/s^2 + (5e^-2s)/s^2 The Attempt at a Solution i broke it up into the 3 part and got them seperatly which gave me f(t) = 3 - 4u(t-1)(t-1) + 5u(t-2)(t-2)...
  43. N

    How do I find the inverse Laplace Transform of a complex function?

    My goodness.. I have not come across an inverse Laplace transform like this. My teacher let's us just use a chart to figure them out, but this is definitely not on there. How do I find the inverse Laplace transform of: { (1/2)+[(5e^-6s)/(4s^2)] } / (s+5) I already used partial fractions to...
  44. E

    How Do You Solve an Inverse Laplace Transform Problem?

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  45. P

    What is the Inverse Laplace Transform for V(s)=\frac{2s}{(s^{2}+4)^{2}}?

    1. Find v(t) if V(s)=\frac{2s}{(s^{2}+4)^{2}} Ans: v(t)=\frac{1}{2}tsin2tu(t) 2. Homework Equations : V(s)=\frac{a_{n}}{(s-p)^{n}}+\frac{a_{n-1}}{(s-p)^{n-1}}+\cdots+\frac{a_{1}}{(s-p)} a_{n-k}=\frac{1}{k!}\frac{d^{k}}{ds^{k}}[(s-p)^{n}V(s)]_{s=p} 3. Attempt at a solution...
  46. J

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  47. C

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  48. V

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