Laplace transform

Converts a function of time f(t) into a function of the complex frequency s by integrating its product with e^(-st) from zero to infinity. It is widely used to solve linear differential equations and analyse control and signal systems.

\left(\mathcal{L} f\right)(s) = \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-st} f(t)\,\mathrm{d}t

What the symbols mean

Laplace transform of f, a function of the complex frequency s
complex frequency variable
time variable (nonnegative real)
original function of time

About this formula

  • FieldMathematics
  • TopicIntegral transforms
  • LevelUniversity
  • Also calledone-sided Laplace transform, Laplace domain, Laplace transform definition, integral transform of f(t)
  • SourceWikidata Q199691

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