What is the Inverse Laplace Transform of (s+1)/ (s^2 + 4s + 5) + e^-2s / 3s^4?

What was taken out is \alpha. So what is \alpha in the original equation?In summary, to find the inverse Laplace transform of (s+1)/ (s^2 + 4s + 5) + e^-2s / 3s^4, you can look it up in a table or use the forms s/(s^2 + alpha) and F(x-alpha) together. In this case, alpha is 1 and the inverse Laplace transform can be found by taking out a square and using the table.
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Homework Statement



Find the inverse laplace transform of (s+1)/ (s^2 + 4s + 5) + e^-2s / 3s^4

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The Attempt at a Solution



For the first one

(s+1) / (s^2 + 4s + 5), I completed the square for the denominator so

(s+1) / [(s+1)^2 + 1]

Now it gets confusing, how do I find out the inverse laplace of this.

And for e^-2s / 3s^4 , is the inverse laplace 1/9 x 1/ (s+2)^4 = 1/9(s+2)^4
 
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The same way you find the inverse Laplace transform of just about anything: look it up in a table.
If you don't have one in your book, here's one:
http://www.vibrationdata.com/Laplace.htm

You will notice that they give an inverse Laplace transform for [itex]s/(s^2+ \alpha[/itex] as well as the inverse Laplace transform for [itex]F(x-\alpha)[/itex]. Use them together for [itex] (s+1)/((s+1)^2+ 2)[/itex].
 
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The problem is I don't get the LaTeX Code: s/(s^2+ \\alpha thing. I only get the f(x +a) thing.
 
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math_04 said:
The problem is I don't get the LaTeX Code: s/(s^2+ \\alpha thing. I only get the f(x +a) thing.

In the last line of Ivy you should recognize a form that can be found in the table. Ivy rewrote the equation in that form by taking out a square.
 

What is an Inverse Laplace Transform?

An Inverse Laplace Transform is a mathematical operation that takes a function in the complex variable s and returns a function in the time domain. It is used to solve differential equations and analyze systems in engineering, physics, and other fields.

What is the difference between a Laplace Transform and an Inverse Laplace Transform?

A Laplace Transform converts a function from the time domain to the complex frequency domain, while an Inverse Laplace Transform does the opposite - it converts a function from the complex frequency domain back to the time domain.

How do you perform an Inverse Laplace Transform?

The Inverse Laplace Transform can be performed using various techniques, such as using a table of Laplace transforms, using partial fraction decomposition, or using the Bromwich integral. It is important to choose the appropriate technique based on the complexity of the function and the available tools.

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The Inverse Laplace Transform has many practical applications, including analyzing electrical circuits, solving differential equations in physics and engineering, and modeling systems in control theory. It is also used in signal processing, image processing, and other fields where functions in the time domain need to be transformed into the frequency domain and vice versa.

Are there any limitations to using the Inverse Laplace Transform?

One limitation of the Inverse Laplace Transform is that it may not always exist for certain functions. In these cases, alternative techniques such as the Mellin inverse transform or the Fourier inverse transform may be used. Additionally, some complex functions may have multiple inverse Laplace transforms, leading to ambiguity in the solution. Careful analysis and consideration of the initial conditions can help overcome these limitations.

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