Laplace Transform Calculator
Compute Laplace transforms of common functions: exponential, sine, cosine, polynomial, and Heaviside step.
Inputs
Results
F(s) Formula
1/(s - 2)
F(s) Value
1
Pole(s)2
Residue1
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the function type: exponential (e^at), sine, cosine, polynomial (tⁿ), unit step, or delta function.
- Enter the function parameter (e.g., the decay constant a for e^(at) or the frequency ω for sin(ωt)).
- The Laplace transform F(s) = ∫₀^∞ f(t)e^(−st) dt is displayed using the standard closed-form result for each function type.
- The s-domain plot shows F(s) as a function of the complex frequency parameter s for s > 0.
- Poles (values of s where F(s) is undefined) and residues are listed and are key for inverse transforms and stability analysis.
- Laplace transforms convert differential equations into algebraic equations, making them much easier to solve.
What each input means
- Function
- Time-domain function to transform
- Parameter (a/w/n)
- Parameter: rate for exp, frequency for trig, degree for polynomial, delay for step
- Evaluate at s
- Complex frequency variable s to evaluate F(s) at
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersFunction = 1, Parameter (a/w/n) = 2, Evaluate at s = 3 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate F(s) Formula1/(s - 2) = 1/(s - 2)
- Calculate F(s) Value1 = 1
- Calculate PolePole = number | string;2 = 2
- Calculate Residue1 = 1
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