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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
  1. Select the function type: exponential (e^at), sine, cosine, polynomial (tⁿ), unit step, or delta function.
  2. Enter the function parameter (e.g., the decay constant a for e^(at) or the frequency ω for sin(ωt)).
  3. The Laplace transform F(s) = ∫₀^∞ f(t)e^(−st) dt is displayed using the standard closed-form result for each function type.
  4. The s-domain plot shows F(s) as a function of the complex frequency parameter s for s > 0.
  5. Poles (values of s where F(s) is undefined) and residues are listed and are key for inverse transforms and stability analysis.
  6. 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

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Function = 1, Parameter (a/w/n) = 2, Evaluate at s = 3 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate F(s) Formula
    1/(s - 2) = 1/(s - 2)
  3. Calculate F(s) Value
    1 = 1
  4. Calculate Pole
    Pole = number | string;
    2 = 2
  5. Calculate Residue
    1 = 1

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