Proving that the Laplace Transform of J0(t) is 1/(s + 1)^1/2

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The Laplace Transform of the zero-order Bessel function J0(t) is definitively proven to be 1/(s + 1)^(1/2). The differential equation governing J0(t) is ty''(t) + y'(t) + ty(t) = 0 for t > 0. The correct approach involves applying the Laplace Transform directly to the differential equation rather than attempting to find a general solution. The transformation leads to the equation (s^2 + 1/t*s + 1)Y = (s + 1/t), which can be manipulated to derive the desired result.

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The zero order bessel function J0(0+) = 1, J'0(0+) = 0. and J0(t) satisfies the differential equation


2. ty''(t) + y'(t) + ty(t) = 0, t>0
Prove thata the Laplace transform of J0(t) is 1/(s + 1)^1/2

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Could anyone help on this. How to I go about with the question. Tried using a general solution that is J(t) = C1e^r1t + C2e^r2t..But I am not sure if that right... I wasn't able to prove...Thx
 
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Why not start by finding the Laplace transform of your DE?
 
thx for replying...But how do I find the Laplace transform of the differential equation? Do i convert it to general solution J(t) = C1e^r1t + C2e^r2t. Is that right? Because i tried using that general equation and found two values of t and substituted in the general equation and solve simultaneously..but still wasn't able to prove...
 
I've found websites and even read books. It all says the same thing about bessel equation having a general solution. http://eqworld.ipmnet.ru/en/solutions/ode/ode0213.pdf
But what i don't get is that the in the general solution what is my v in my DE. I don't see any relationship. I am so confused..
 
If you are working with Bessel functions and Green's functions (you titled this "Green function" but I don't see anything in the problem that has anything to do with Green's function) then you should have learned long ago that functions of the form C_1e^{r_1t}+ C_2e^{r_2t} satisfy linear equations with constant coefficients. Bessel's equation, the equation you are given, obviously does NOT have integer coefficients. You are not expected to "find" a solution, you are expected to find the Laplace transform of the differential equation.

Do you know how to find the Laplace transform of something like f(x) dy/dx in terms of the Laplace transform of y?
 
I am not quite sure but is the Lapalce transform of f(x) dy/dx is sY(s) - Yo and the laplace transform of d2y/dx2 is s2Y(s) - sY0 - Y1.

If I am wrong. Please kindly correct me and if you could kindly give me some hints to go about with the question. Thx
 
ty''(t) + y'(t) + ty(t) = 0
Divide the equation by t gives

y''(t) + 1/ty'(t) + ty(t) = 0

Using Laplace Transform it gives

s2*Y - s*y0 - y1 + 1/t*(S*Y - y0) + t*Y = 0

(s2 + 1/t*s + t)*Y - s - 1/t = 0

so now Y = (s = 1/t)/(s2 + 1/t*s + t)

but i still can't prove the equation...:(
 
The Laplace transform of tf(t) is NOT t times the Laplace transform of f(t)!
 
oh there was an error

ty''(t) + y'(t) + ty(t) = 0
Divide the equation by t gives

y''(t) + 1/t*y'(t) + y(t) = 0

Using Laplace Transform it gives

s2*Y - s*y0 - y1 + 1/t*(s*Y - y0) + Y = 0

(s2 + 1/t*s + 1)*Y - s - 1/t = 0

so now Y = (s + 1/t)/(s2 + 1/t*s + 1)

I have tried completing the square but it doesn't help...Is my Y correct?
 

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