What Are the Special Names for These Functions?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the naming conventions of specific functions commonly encountered in Control Theory, particularly Y(σ), H(σ), X(σ), Y(iω), X(iω), Y(s), and X(s). Participants explore whether these functions have established names or definitions within this context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that H(σ) might be referred to as the "exponential response."
  • Another participant emphasizes that without context, the functions can be named arbitrarily.
  • It is noted that Y and H are typically associated with Bessel functions, but X does not have a recognized standard notation.
  • A participant points out that H can also denote the Heaviside step function, while Y(s) represents the Laplace transform of a function y(t), and similarly for X(s).
  • In the context of Control Theory, it is clarified that X is the Laplace transform of the input function and Y is the Laplace transform of the output function, with H being the ratio of Y to X.
  • Another participant mentions that the names of these functions can vary, providing examples such as h(t) as the "impulse function," H(s) as the "transfer function," and H(iω) as the "frequency response."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the naming of the functions, indicating that there is no consensus on whether these functions have special names. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific nomenclature.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the importance of context in determining the names and meanings of the functions, suggesting that definitions may depend on specific applications within Control Theory.

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I'd like of know if the following functions have name: Y(σ), H(σ) X(σ), Y(iω), X(iω), Y(s), X(s).

PS, I suppose that H(σ) must be the "exponential response"...
 
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Is there a context for these? They can be called whatever you'd like to call them without context.
 
Y and H are usually types of Bessel functions, but I don't recognize X as a standard notation for anything.
 
Without some context we can't give any definitive answers. H is also used for the Heaviside step function. Y(s) is used for the Laplace transform of some function y(t). Same for X(s), but in this context, x, y, X, and Y are just function names with no special meaning.
 
Jhenrique said:
I'd like of know if the following functions have name: Y(σ), H(σ) X(σ), Y(iω), X(iω), Y(s), X(s).

PS, I suppose that H(σ) must be the "exponential response"...
Those are all defined in the first page you cite. "X" is the Laplace transform of whatever "input function" you have and "Y" is the Laplace transform of its "output function". H is the ratio [itex]\frac{Y}{X}[/itex].
 
Not always those functions has the same name, for example, h(t) = "impulse function", H(s) = "transfer function" and H(iω) = "frequency response". For this I asked if the functions in my first post have special names...
 

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