Need help with Impulse function and unit step function at singularity

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The discussion revolves around understanding singularity functions, specifically the unit step function and the impulse function. It highlights the need to demonstrate that the unit function is not defined at zero and to derive the relationship between the unit step function and the impulse function through integration. Participants clarify that the derivative of the unit step function is the Dirac delta function, not the Kronecker delta. Additionally, there are queries about the correct LaTeX code for integration limits and confusion regarding the notation used in the context of these functions. Overall, the thread emphasizes the mathematical relationships and definitions surrounding singularity functions in calculus.
phoenixy
I have some trouble wrapping my head around singularity

One of assignment question is to show that the unit function is not defined at 0. To do that, I need to show

\lim_{\Delta\to0}[u_{\Delta}(t)\delta(t)]=0
\lim_{\Delta\to0}[u_{\Delta}(t)\delta_{\Delta}(t)]=\frac{1}{2}\delta(t)


Also, I need to show that the following is identical to u(t)
g(t)=\int u(t)\delta(t-\tau)d\tau
integrating from negative infinity to positive infinity


One more question, what's the derivative of the impulse function?

PS: what's the tex code for integration from infinity to infinity? I tried \int_-\infty^+\infty, but the tex output is messed up
 
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Of course.Click on this

\int_{-\infty}^{+\infty}

and use {} wherever necessary.

Daniel.
 
thanks dex,


still need help with the signularity functions ...
 
Hello very body
i got confused understanding how we can get the derivative of V(t) equal to Hv(t) :


V= (1/R) e^(-t/RC) U(t) its derivative V' = Hv(t) = -(1/R²C)e^(-T/RC) U(t) +(1/R)&(t)
where : U(t) is the unite step fonction and &(t) is the delta fonction
please some help
thanks for your time
 
phoenixy said:
thanks dex,


still need help with the signularity functions ...

Second part:

The Kronecker delta is non zero only when the parameter in its brackets is equal to zero. So for the integral, its only when tao is equal to t that delta(t) is non zero. Set tau=t, and you have the result.

The derivative of the step function is the Kronecker delta function. check this out
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/HeavisideStepFunction.html
 
It is Dirac Delta function that is mentioned here. Kronecker Delta is different.
 
tanujkush said:
Second part:

The Kronecker delta is non zero only when the parameter in its brackets is equal to zero. So for the integral, its only when tao is equal to t that delta(t) is non zero. Set tau=t, and you have the result.

The derivative of the step function is the Kronecker delta function. check this out
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/HeavisideStepFunction.html

Oh sorry, I meant the Dirac delta function, not the Kronecker, my bad.
 

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