Undergrad Solving PDE with Laplace Transforms & Inverse Lookup

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The discussion focuses on solving a partial differential equation (PDE) using Laplace transforms to prove Duhamel's principle. The user is struggling to find the inverse Laplace transform necessary for their solution, which involves a convolution integral that they find daunting. They express frustration over relying on tables for the inverse transform and seek guidance on whether they must compute it themselves. Additionally, they mention discovering a useful inverse Laplace and Fourier calculator on Wolfram. The conversation highlights the challenges of applying Laplace transforms in PDEs and the need for reliable resources for inverse calculations.
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I am trying to solve with Laplace Transforms in an attempt to prove duhamels principle but can't find the Laplace transform inverse at the end. The book I am reading just says "from tables"...

The problem :
$$
U_t = U_{xx}\\\\
U(0,t)=0 \quad 0<t< \infty\\\\
U(1,t)=1\\\\
U(x,0)=0 \quad 0<x<1\\\\
$$

The solution attempt :
$$
SU(x,s) = U_{xx}(x,s)\\\\
U(1,s) = \frac{1}{S}\\\\
U = \frac{1}{S} \frac{e^{\sqrt{S}x}-e^{-\sqrt{S}x}}{e^{\sqrt{S}}-e^{-\sqrt{S}}} = \frac{1}{S} \frac{sinh(\sqrt(S)x)}{sinh(\sqrt{S}})\\\\
$$
The inverse transform is the convolution $$1 \ast
\mathcal{L}^{-1}(\frac{sinh(\sqrt(S)x)}{sinh(\sqrt{S}}) $$

Does anyone know of a table where I can find this... The integral to actually compute it myself is... terrifying. Do I have to use the integral... if so... can someone show me how...
 
I don't know but I found a good inverse Laplace and inverse Fourier calculator on wolfram. Maybe I will try the integral again after I study residue theory or something.
 

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