Laplace Transform Calculator
Look up Laplace transforms of standard functions: 1, t, tⁿ, e^(at), sin(at), cos(at), δ(t). Includes linearity, time-shift, derivative property L{f'} = sF(s)−f(0), and convolution theorem.
F(s) = L{f(t)}
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F(s) at given s —
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F(s)
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F(s) value —
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Transform Table
Transform F(s) —
Derivative & Integral Properties
L{f'(t)} = sF(s)−f(0) —
L{∫f dt} = F(s)/s —
Convolution
Convolution Property —
How to Use This Calculator
- Select f(t) from the dropdown (1, t, t², e^(at), sin(at), cos(at), δ(t)).
- Enter the parameter a (used for e^(at), sin(at), cos(at)).
- Enter an s value to evaluate F(s) numerically.
- The Linearity tab combines two transforms with coefficients.
- The Professional tab shows derivative and integral transform properties.
Formula
L{e^(at)} = 1/(s−a) | L{sin(at)} = a/(s²+a²) | L{cos(at)} = s/(s²+a²)
L{f'} = sF(s)−f(0) | L{∫f} = F(s)/s
Example
L{e^(2t)} = 1/(s−2); at s=5: F(5)=1/3≈0.333. L{sin(3t)} = 3/(s²+9); at s=4: F(4)=3/25=0.12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The Laplace transform converts a function f(t) into F(s) = ∫₀^∞ f(t)e^(−st) dt. It transforms differential equations into algebraic equations, making them easier to solve.
- L{e^(at)} = 1/(s−a), valid for Re(s) > a. For example L{e^(2t)} = 1/(s−2) with region of convergence Re(s) > 2.
- L{f'(t)} = sF(s) − f(0). This converts differentiation in the t-domain to multiplication by s in the s-domain, which is why Laplace transforms simplify ODE solving.
- The ROC is the set of s values for which the Laplace integral converges. For e^(at) it is Re(s) > a. For bounded functions like sin(at) it is Re(s) > 0.
- L{f*g} = F(s)·G(s). Convolution in the time domain equals multiplication in the s-domain. The inverse is used to find responses of linear systems.
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Sources & References (5) ▾
- Laplace Transforms — MIT OCW 18.03 — MIT OpenCourseWare
- Schaum's Outline of Laplace Transforms — McGraw-Hill
- NIST DLMF — Laplace Transforms — NIST
- Boyce & DiPrima — ODEs Ch. 6 — Wiley
- Wolfram MathWorld — Laplace Transform — Wolfram MathWorld