Laplace Convolution: f(t)=-5t^2+9

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The discussion centers on the Laplace convolution of the function f(t) = -5t² + 9, specifically analyzing the integral equation involving the sine function. The Laplace transform is applied, yielding the equation F(s) = -5(2/s³) + 9F(s)(9/(s² + 81)). This formulation combines a quadratic function with an integral, prompting inquiries about the representation and implications of f(t) in relation to the integral. The participants express interest in further context regarding the function's significance and its mathematical properties.

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f(t)=-5t^2+9\int_{0}^{t} \,f(t-u)sin(9u)du
 

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Alex2124 said:
f(t)=-5t^2+9\int_{0}^{t} \,f(t-u)sin(9u)du

$\displaystyle \mathcal{L} \left\{ f\left( t \right) \right\} = F\left( s \right) $, so

$\displaystyle \begin{align*} \mathcal{L} \left\{ f\left( t \right) \right\} &= \mathcal{L}\left\{ -5\,t^2 \right\} + 9\,\mathcal{L}\left\{ \int_0^t{ f\left( t - u \right) \,\sin{\left( 9\,u \right) } \,\mathrm{d}u } \right\} \\
F\left( s \right) &= -5 \left( \frac{2}{s^3} \right) + 9 \,F\left( s \right) \left( \frac{9}{s^2 + 81} \right) \end{align*}$

Now solve for $F\left( s \right) $.
 


I find this equation to be quite interesting. It looks like a combination of a quadratic function and an integral. I'm curious to know what the function f(t) represents and how it relates to the integral in the equation. Can you provide any more context or information about this equation?
 

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