Are Laplace Transform Limits Equivalent to a Limit at Infinity?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the relationships between limits in the context of Laplace transforms, specifically exploring whether limits at zero and infinity for functions and their transforms are equivalent. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and the application of asymptotic relations.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the relation \(\lim_{t\to 0}f(t)=\lim_{p\to \infty}pF(p)\) and seeks clarification on its derivation.
  • Another participant provides a method involving integration by parts to derive the relation, assuming \(f(t)\) is reasonable.
  • A different participant introduces an asymptotic relation \(\lim_{t \to \infty}f(t)=\lim_{p\to 0}pF(p)\) and questions its validity.
  • One participant expresses unfamiliarity with the asymptotic relation but notes that both sides are typically equal to zero in many cases.
  • Another participant confirms that for the constant function \(1\), both limits converge to \(1\), but emphasizes that this is contingent on the convergence of both limits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the validity of the asymptotic relations, with some asserting that both sides equal zero in many cases, while others provide specific examples where limits converge to non-zero values. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the general applicability of these relations.

Contextual Notes

Participants note assumptions regarding the behavior of \(f(t)\) and the conditions under which the limits are taken, but these assumptions are not fully explored or agreed upon.

matematikuvol
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How we get relation
[tex]\lim_{t\to 0}f(t)=\lim_{p\to \infty}pF(p)[/tex]?

Where ##\mathcal{L}\{f\}=F##.
 
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pF(p) = p∫e-ptf(t)dt. Integrate by parts with du = pe-ptdt and v = f(t). Then (assuming f(t) reasonable) let p -> ∞ and you get the desired result.
 
I saw also assymptotics relation
##\lim_{t \to \infty}f(t)=\lim_{p\to 0}pF(p)##
when that relation is valid?
 
matematikuvol said:
I saw also assymptotics relation
##\lim_{t \to \infty}f(t)=\lim_{p\to 0}pF(p)##
when that relation is valid?

I am not familiar with this. However for most cases, both sides = 0.
 
For ##1## both sides are equal ##1##. ##lim_{t\to \infty}1=1=lim_{p\to 0}p\frac{1}{p}=1##. I think that is correct only if both limits converge.
 

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