What is the Inverse Laplace Transform of 2s+7-e^-2s/(s+1)^2?

In summary, the inverse Laplace transform of $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$ can be broken up into two pieces: $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7}{(s+1)^2}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$. The formula for the second piece is $\displaystyle \frac{(t-\tau)^n}{n!}e^{-\alpha(t-\tau)}u(t-\tau) = \mathfrak{L}^{-1}\left[\frac{e^{-\tau s}}{(s+\alpha)^{n+1}}\right]$. The inverse
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Find the inverse Laplace transform of $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$.
 
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Alexmahone said:
Find the inverse Laplace transform of $\displaystyle\frac{2s+5-e^{-2s}}{s^2+s+1}$.

$s^2 + s + 1/4 + 1 - 1/4 = (s + 1/2)^2 + 3/4$

Then break up the numerator.
 
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dwsmith said:
$s^2 + s + 1/4 + 1 - 1/4 = (s + 1/2)^2 + 3/4$

Then break up the numerator.

I changed the question. (Sorry about that.)
 
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Alexmahone said:
I changed the question. (Sorry about that.)

Then look at

$$
\frac{2s+7}{(s+1)^2} - \frac{e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}
$$

The formula for the second piece is

$$
\frac{(t-\tau)^n}{n!}e^{-\alpha(t-\tau)}u(t-\tau) = \mathfrak{L}^{-1}\left[\frac{e^{-\tau s}}{(s+\alpha)^{n+1}}\right]
$$

The other one shouldn't be too bad. Just ask if you need help with that one.
 
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The inverse Laplace transform is a mathematical operation that allows us to find the original function from its Laplace transform. In this case, we are given the Laplace transform of a function, which is $\frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$, and we need to find the original function.

To do this, we can use the inverse Laplace transform formula or table to find the inverse Laplace transform of each term in the given function. We can break down the given function into three parts: $\frac{2s}{(s+1)^2}$, $\frac{7}{(s+1)^2}$, and $\frac{-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$.

The inverse Laplace transform of $\frac{2s}{(s+1)^2}$ is $2e^{-t}(t+1)$, which can be derived from the formula $\mathcal{L}^{-1}\left\{\frac{s}{(s+a)^2}\right\}=te^{-at}$.

The inverse Laplace transform of $\frac{7}{(s+1)^2}$ is $7te^{-t}$, which can be derived from the formula $\mathcal{L}^{-1}\left\{\frac{a}{(s+a)^2}\right\}=te^{-at}$.

The inverse Laplace transform of $\frac{-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$ is $e^{-2t}(t+1)$, which can be derived from the formula $\mathcal{L}^{-1}\left\{\frac{-ae^{-as}}{(s+a)^2}\right\}=te^{-at}$.

Therefore, the inverse Laplace transform of $\frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$ is the sum of these three terms, which is $2e^{-t}(t+1)+7te^{-t}+e^{-2t}(t+1)$. This can also be simplified to $e^{-t}(3t+3)$.

In conclusion, the inverse Laplace transform of $\frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$ is $e^{-t}(3t+3)$. This is the original function that corresponds to the given Laplace transform.
 

What is an Inverse Laplace Transform?

An Inverse Laplace Transform is a mathematical operation that transforms a function from the frequency domain to the time domain. It is the reverse operation of the Laplace Transform.

Why is the Inverse Laplace Transform important?

The Inverse Laplace Transform is important because it allows us to solve differential equations in the time domain, which are often more practical and easier to understand than in the frequency domain.

How is the Inverse Laplace Transform calculated?

The Inverse Laplace Transform is calculated by using the inverse Laplace transform formula, which involves complex integration and the use of partial fraction decomposition.

What are some common applications of the Inverse Laplace Transform?

The Inverse Laplace Transform has many applications in engineering, physics, and other sciences. It is commonly used to solve differential equations in circuit analysis, control systems, and signal processing.

Are there any limitations to the Inverse Laplace Transform?

Yes, the Inverse Laplace Transform is not defined for every function in the frequency domain. In some cases, the inverse transform may not exist or may be difficult to calculate. Additionally, the inverse transform may produce complex-valued functions, which can be challenging to interpret in real-life applications.

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