Graduate Inverse Laplace of an Overwhelming Function

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the inverse Laplace transform of a complex function, particularly focusing on the challenges faced when the parameter b is non-zero. The original poster has successfully handled the case when b equals zero but struggles with the non-zero scenario, finding previous attempts at redefining variables unhelpful. Suggestions from others include using complex analysis, though the poster encounters difficulties with branch cuts in the integral. Attempts to simplify the function by decomposing the radicand have only complicated the interpretation further. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities involved in tackling the inverse Laplace transform for this specific function.
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Hello, guys. I'm currently working on a physics problem that requires me to evaluate the inverse Laplace of the function in the attached file. When b = 0, "y" vanishes, and all one has to do is to look up the Laplace table for the inverse. However, non-zero b has been giving me a headache. I have already tried redefining variables, but my attempts haven't really simplified the problem. Any suggestions on how to attack this problem? Or, is the function integrable to begin with?

Thank you very much in advance. All inputs will be greatly appreciated.
 

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have you tried using complex analysis?
 
Santilopez10 said:
have you tried using complex analysis?
Yes, but I always get stuck at the branch cut part of the integral. I tried decomposing the radicand to elminate the "smaller" square root, but the function only got harder to interpret.
 

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