Solving PDE with Laplace Transforms & Inverse Lookup

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This discussion focuses on solving partial differential equations (PDEs) using Laplace Transforms, specifically in the context of Duhamel's principle. The user presents a boundary value problem defined by the equation \( U_t = U_{xx} \) with specified boundary and initial conditions. The solution involves the Laplace transform and its inverse, where the user struggles to find the inverse transform from tables and expresses concern over the complexity of computing it directly. The user mentions using Wolfram's inverse Laplace and Fourier calculator as a potential resource.

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  • Study "Residue Theory" to enhance understanding of complex integrals in inverse Laplace transforms.
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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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