Inverse Laplace Transform and Branch Points

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The inverse Laplace Transform of the function \(\frac{1}{s}\frac{\sqrt{s}-1}{\sqrt{s}+1}\) involves identifying singularities and branch points. The analysis reveals that \(s=0\) is a branch point due to the presence of \(\sqrt{s}\), which has a branch point at this location. Additionally, substituting \(s=\frac{1}{t}\) indicates that infinity is also a branch point. The discussion highlights the need to consider all branch points and singularities, including \(s=1\), which is a significant singular point related to the multi-valued nature of the square root function.

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Homework Statement



Find the inverse Laplace Transform of [itex]\frac{1}{s}\frac{\sqrt{s}-1}{\sqrt{s}+1}[/itex]

Homework Equations



The complex inversion formula (well known)

The Attempt at a Solution



The first thing is finding singularities and branch points and so on. From the [itex]\frac{1}{s}[/itex] part of the function, it seems as though s=0 is a simple pole (a pole of order one). However, it is known that each [itex]\sqrt{s}[/itex] has a branch point at s=0. Therefore the function has a branch point at s=0. Performing a substitution s=[itex]\frac{1}{t}[/itex] into [itex]\sqrt{s}[/itex] shows that the point at infinity is a branch point as well. I am about to start using the complex inversion formula, but am not sure about whether I have taken into account all the possible branch points/singularities.

Any ideas guys?
 
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Isn't s=1 a singular point? That is, what is the multi-valued square root of 1?
 

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