Calculating exp(At): Reverse Laplace Transform vs. Matrix Series Method

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The discussion focuses on calculating the matrix exponential exp(At) for the matrix A = [0 -1; 0 -1] using two methods: the reverse Laplace transform and the matrix series method. Participants express difficulty in applying these methods correctly, particularly with the series expansion and the Laplace transform, leading to confusion about the correct expressions to use. A key point raised is the importance of using the correct determinant when finding the inverse of the matrix, specifically noting that the determinant should be s(s+1) rather than s(s+1)-1. The conversation highlights the challenges in performing these calculations accurately, emphasizing the need for careful attention to mathematical details. Ultimately, the thread seeks clarity on the correct approach to compute the matrix exponential.
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I have the following matrix:
A=[0 -1; 0 -1]

and i need to calculate: exp(At) in several ways, 2 of them are using the reverse Laplace transform and using: I + Ʃ(A^kt^k)/k!

i have tried to start the series but i am getting an expression that i can't say which series it is,
and when i try with Laplace i get the one of the matrix expressions is a step function..

i will apreaciate the help...

thanks!
 
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What are you getting for
(sI-A)^{-1}
 
this is what i get. but i can't find the reverse transform...
 

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erezb84 said:
this is what i get. but i can't find the reverse transform...

You are dividing by the wrong thing. Divide by
s(s+1)
instead of
s(s+1)-1
 
but
s(s+1)-1
is the deteminante..
in oreder to reverse 2*2 matrix i do this:
[a b ; c d]^-1 = [d -b; -c a] * 1/det
no?
 
erezb84 said:
but
s(s+1)-1
is the deteminante..
In oreder to reverse 2*2 matrix i do this:
[a b ; c d]^-1 = [d -b; -c a] * 1/det
no?

1*0 = 0
 
daaaam! right, thanks!
 

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