How can I plot a function in Laplace domain using my time-domain data?

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To plot a function in the Laplace domain using time-domain data, one must understand that simply substituting variables will not yield accurate results. The Laplace transform of a function f(t) is calculated using the integral from 0 to infinity of f(t)e^(-s*t)dt. It is essential to break down the time-domain function into standard terms found in Laplace transform tables, which can then be transformed into the s-domain. If the function cannot be decomposed into these standard terms, the integral transform must be computed manually. Utilizing these principles will allow for an accurate representation of the function in the Laplace domain.
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This is not a Bode plot question, but similar.

I have data on the laplace transform of a tracer response at different times, "t". I want to plot the response against "s".

Since the Laplace transform of t is 1/s^2, do I convert to "s" by s=(1/t)^.5?
 
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At the beginning, sorry for both my English and lousy typing skills, but my knowledge of TeX is... well, nonexistent and I do my best with English :)

If I understood correctly, you have a function f(t) which is your time-domain response, and you want to plot it's s-domain representation in Laplace variable s? Or is it vice versa?

In any case, making a plain substitute of the time variable (t) or the frequency variable (s) won't give a correct answer.

Theoretically, Laplace transform of a function f is
Integral(0 -> +Inf) (f(t)e^(-s*t)dt)

In practice, you would use pre-made tables of standard terms like e^(a*t), t, sin(a*t) and such. You then transform your function into the sum of terms given in the table and then substitute time-domain terms into s-domain.

E.g.

f(t) = sin(2*t)*cos(3*t)

f(t) = 0.5 * sin(5*t) - 0.5*sin(t)

as Laplace(sin(a*t)) = a/(s^2+a^2)

F(s) = Laplace(f(t)) = 0.5*5/(s^2+25)-0.5/(s^2+1)

You can collect the terms to make it into a single function which you can then plot against s.

If your function can not be disassembled into terms found in tables of Laplace transform, well, then you'll have to calculate above integral transform by hand.

Hope I helped

P.S. most of calculus or engineering math handbooks have Laplace transform tables in their appendices.
 
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