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Laplace Transform Theory - 1

1. One of the requirements for a function to have a Laplace transform is that it be piecewise continuous. The document examines examples of continuous, piecewise continuous, and discontinuous functions. 2. For a function f(t) to have a Laplace transform, it must be piecewise continuous and of exponential order, meaning there exists constants M and t0 such that |f(t)| ≤ Meat for all t > t0. 3. The Laplace transform can be used to find solutions to differential equations involving piecewise continuous functions, like unit step functions.

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Laplace Transform Theory - 1

1. One of the requirements for a function to have a Laplace transform is that it be piecewise continuous. The document examines examples of continuous, piecewise continuous, and discontinuous functions. 2. For a function f(t) to have a Laplace transform, it must be piecewise continuous and of exponential order, meaning there exists constants M and t0 such that |f(t)| ≤ Meat for all t > t0. 3. The Laplace transform can be used to find solutions to differential equations involving piecewise continuous functions, like unit step functions.

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Laplace Transform Theory - 1

Existence of Laplace Transforms


Before continuing our use of Laplace transforms for solving DEs, it
is worth digressing through a quick investigation of which functions
actually have a Laplace transform.
A function f is piecewise continuous on an interval t ∈ [a, b] if
the interval can be partitioned by a finite number of points a = t0 <
t1 < · · · < tn = b such that
• f is continuous on each open subinterval (ti−1, ti).
• f approaches a finite limit as the endpoints of each subinterval
are approached from within the subinterval.
In other words, f is continuous on [a, b] except for a finite number of
jump discontinuities. A function is piecewise continuous on [0, ∞) if
f (t) is piecewise continuous on [0, N ] for all N > 0.
Laplace Transform Theory - 2

Problem. Draw examples of functions which are continuous and


piecewise continuous, or which have different kinds of discontinuities.

One of the requirements for a function having a Laplace transform is


that it be piecewise continuous. Classify the graphs above based on
this criteria.
Laplace Transform Theory - 3

Another
Z ∞ requirement of the Laplace transform is that the integral
e−stf (t) dt converges for at least some values of s. To help
0
determine this, we introduce a generally useful idea for comparing
functions, “Big-O notation”.

Big-O notation
at

We write f (t) = O e as t → ∞ and say f is of exponential
order a (as t → ∞) if there exists a positive real number M and a
real number t0 such that |f (t)| ≤ M eat for all t > t0.
Laplace Transform Theory - 4

|f (t)|
Lemma. Assume lim eat exists. Then
t→∞
|f (t)|
lim eat < ∞
t→∞
if and only if f (t) = O eat 
as t → ∞. 
Problem. Show that bounded functions and polynomials are of ex-
ponential order a for all a > 0.
Laplace Transform Theory - 5

t2
Problem. Show that e does not have exponential order.

Problem. Are all the functions we have seen so far in our DE solu-
tions of exponential order?
Laplace Transform Theory - 6

The final reveal: what kinds of functions have Laplace transforms?


Proposition. If f is
• piecewise continuous on [0, ∞) and
• of exponential order a,
then the Laplace transform L{f (t)}(s) exists for s > a.

The proof is based the comparison test for improper integrals.


Laplace Transform of Piecewise Functions - 1

Laplace Transform of Piecewise Functions


In our earlier DE solution techniques, we could not directly solve
non-homogeneous DEs that involved piecewise functions. Laplace
transforms will give us a method for handling piecewise functions.
Laplace Transform of Piecewise Functions - 2

Problem. Use the definition to determine the Laplace transform of



2
 0 < t ≤ 5,
f (t) = 0 5 < t ≤ 10 ,
 4t

e 10 < t .
Laplace Transform of Piecewise Functions - 3

2
 0 < t ≤ 5,
f (t) = 0 5 < t ≤ 10 ,
 4t

e 10 < t .
The Unit Step Function - 1

We would like avoid having to use the Laplace definition integral if


there is an easier alternative. A new notation tool will help to simplify
the transform process.
The Heaviside
( step function or unit step function is defined
0 for t < 0,
by u(t) :=
1 for t ≥ 0.
Problem. Sketch the graph of u(t).

t
The Unit Step Function - 2
(
0 for t < 0,
u(t) :=
1 for t ≥ 0.
Problem. Sketch the graph of u(t − 5).

t
The Unit Step Function - 3

Laplace Transform Using Step Functions


Problem. For a > 0, compute the
( Laplace transform of
0 for t < a,
u(t − a) =
1 for t ≥ a.
The Unit Step Function - 4

Laplace Transform of Step Functions

L(ua(t)f (t − a)) = e−asF (s)


An alternate (and more directly useful form) is

L(ua(t)f (t)) = e−asL(f (t + a))


The Unit Step Function - 5

L(ua(t)f (t)) = e−asL(f (t + a))


Problem. Find L(u2).

Problem. Find L(uπ ).


The Unit Step Function - 6

L(ua(t)f (t)) = e−asL(f (t + a))


Problem. Find L(tu3).
Laplace Transform Using Step Functions - Piecewise Example - 1

Problem. Here is a more complicated function made up of f = t


and f = t2.
f (t)
4
3
2
1
t
−1 1 2
−2
Write the function in piecewise form, and again using step functions.
Laplace Transform Using Step Functions - Piecewise Example - 2

Problem. Find L(t(u0 − u1) + t2u1).


f (t)
4
2
t
−2 1 2
Inverse Laplace of Step Functions - 1

Inverse Laplace Transform of Step Functions

L −1  −as
e F (s) = f (t − a)ua
( )
e−2s
Problem. Find L−1
s2
Inverse Laplace of Step Functions - 2

L −1  −as
e F (s) = f (t − a)ua
( )
e−3s
Problem. Find L−1
s−4
Inverse Laplace With Step Functions - Examples 1 - 1

L −1  −as
e F (s) = f (t − a)ua
 −πs 
−1 e
Problem. Which of the following equals f (t) = L 2
?
s +4
1
1. cos(πt)uπ
s
1
2. cos(π(t − π))uπ
πs
1
3. sin(2(t − π))uπ
2
1
4. sin(2(t − π))uπ
π
Inverse Laplace With Step Functions - Examples 1 - 2

Problem. Sketch
 −πsthe
 graph of
−1 e 1
f (t) = L 2
= sin(2(t − π))uπ
s +4 2

t
Inverse Laplace With Step Functions - Examples 1 - 3
( )
e−2s
Problem. Find L−1
(s − 1)(s − 2)
Inverse Laplace With Step Functions - Examples 1 - 4

Tips for Inverse Laplace With Step/Piecewise Functions


• Separate/group all terms by their e−as factor.

• Complete any partial fractions leaving the e−as out front of


the term.

– The e−as only affects final inverse step.

– Partial fraction decomposition only works for polynomial nu-


merators.
Laplace Transforms of Derivatives - 1

The reason Laplace transforms can be helpful in solving differential


equations is because there is a (relatively simple) transform rule for
derivatives of functions.
Proposition (Differentiation). If f is continuous on [0, ∞), f 0(t)
is piecewise continuous on [0, ∞), and both functions are of ex-
ponential order a, then for s > a, we have
L{f 0(t)}(s) = sL{f }(s) − f (0)
Laplace Transforms of Derivatives - 2

Problem. Confirm the transform table entry for L{cos(kt)} with


the help of the transform derivative rule and the transform of sin(kt).
Laplace Transforms of Derivatives - 3

We can generalize this rule to the transform of higher derivatives of


a function.

Theorem (General Differentiation). If f (t), f 0(t), . . . , f (n−1)(t) are


continuous on [0, ∞), f (n)(t) is piecewise continuous on [0, ∞),
and all of these functions are of exponential order a, then for
s > a, we have
L{f (n)(t)}(s) = snL{f }(s)−sn−1f (0)−sn−2f 0(0)−· · ·−f (n−1)(0) .
Can be proven using integration by parts n times.
Laplace Transforms of Derivatives - 4

Most commonly in this course, we will need specifically the transform


of the second derivative of a function.

Corollary (Second Differentiation). If f (t) and f 0(t) are contin-


uous on [0, ∞), f 00(t) is piecewise continuous on [0, ∞), and all
of these functions are of exponential order a, then for s > a, we
have
L{f 00(t)}(s) = s2L{f }(s) − sf (0) − f 0(0) .
Solving IVPs with Laplace Transforms - 1

Solving Initial Value Problems with Laplace Transforms


Problem. Sketch the general method.
Solving IVPs with Laplace Transforms - 2

Problem. Find the Laplace transform of the entire DE


x0 + x = cos(2t), x(0) = 0

Problem. Note the form of the equation now: are there any deriva-
tives left?
Solving IVPs with Laplace Transforms - 3

Problem. Solve for X(s).


Solving IVPs with Laplace Transforms - 4

X(s) =

Problem. Put X(s) in a form so that you can find its inverse trans-
form.
Solving IVPs with Laplace Transforms - 5

Problem. Find x(t) by taking the inverse transform.


Solving IVPs with Laplace Transforms - 6

Problem. Confirm that the function you found is a solution to the


differential equation x0 + x = cos(2t).
IVP Using Laplace - Example 1 - 1

Problem. Solve y 00 + y = sin(2t), y(0) = 2, and y 0(0) = 1.


IVP Using Laplace - Example 1 - 2

y 00 + y = sin(2t), y(0) = 2, and y 0(0) = 1.


IVP Using Laplace - Example 1 - 3

y 00 + y = sin(2t), y(0) = 2, and y 0(0) = 1.


Problem. Confirm your solution is correct.
IVP Using Laplace - Example 2 - 1

Problem. Solve y 00 − 2y 0 + 5y = −8e−t, y(0) = 2, and y 0(0) = 12.


IVP Using Laplace - Example 2 - 2

y 00 − 2y 0 + 5y = −8e−t, y(0) = 2, and y 0(0) = 12.


IVP Using Laplace - Example 2 - 3

y 00 − 2y 0 + 5y = −8e−t, y(0) = 2, and y 0(0) = 12.


Problem. Confirm your solution is correct.

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