Differential Equations › Section D · Laplace transforms › Topic D.3

Inverse Laplace transforms

Solving an equation with Laplace transforms ends with a function of s, and the answer you want is a function of t. Inverting a transform is a matching game: reshape the expression with algebra until every piece is a table entry.

In this topic

  • Going back from s to t
  • Linearity and fixing constants
  • Worked example: straight from the table
  • Partial fractions: a review
  • Worked example: distinct linear factors
  • Worked example: a repeated factor
  • Completing the square
  • Worked example: a damped oscillation
  • Mixing linear and quadratic factors
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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