Differential Equations › Section E · Systems of differential equations › Topic E.9

Laplace transforms for systems

The Laplace transform turns a single differential equation into algebra, and it does the same for a whole system at once. The initial conditions are built in from the start, and switched or sudden inputs cause no extra trouble.

In this topic

  • Why transform a system
  • Transforming each equation
  • The algebraic system and its determinant
  • Worked example: an unforced system
  • Saving a second inversion
  • Worked example: a constant input
  • Switched and impulsive inputs
  • Choosing a method
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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