How to Derive the Transfer Function for a Circuit in LTspice?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the transfer function for a circuit using LTspice, a simulation software. The user expresses curiosity about the transfer function after creating Bode plots, typically not a concern when building amplifiers. They present a basic formula for the transfer function, H = Y/X, where Y and X represent the Laplace transforms of the output and input signals, respectively. The user mentions the need to account for the inner resistance of a triode and shares their initial attempts at defining X(s) and Y(s) based on circuit components. The conversation seeks guidance on accurately deriving these functions for the specified circuit configuration.
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I'm tinkering with a software called LTspice. The user can insert circuits and simulate them. After doing some Bode plots I started to wonder what the transfer function looked like. I usually don't bother about this when I build amplifiers, but this LTspice software got me curious.

I looked through some old note I have and came up with this, sort of.

H = Y/X
Where Y(s) is the laplace tranformation of y(t), likewise for x(t) and in-signal.
Impedance of a capacitor Z_c = \frac{1}{i ω C} and the resistor Z_R = R. I guess the impedances should be written with iω = s if a proper Laplace tranformation is to be done.

Can anyone show me how to derive Y and X for this circuit:
 

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I forgot the inner resistance of the triode/tube. The inner resistance is between the input connection and the top/plate connection.

My fumbling attempts:
\displaystyle X(s) = \frac{\frac{R_c+\frac{1}{sC}}{R_c \frac{1}{sC}}+R_c}{\left( \frac{R_c+\frac{1}{sC}}{R_c \frac{1}{sC}} \right)R_c}


Y(s) = \frac{R_c+\frac{1}{sC}}{R_c\frac{1}{sC}}+r_a
 
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