Convolution Calculator Laplace

Laplace Convolution:

\[ (f * g)(t) = \int_0^t f(\tau)g(t-\tau)d\tau \] \[ \mathcal{L}\{f * g\} = F(s)G(s) \]

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1. What is Laplace Convolution?

The convolution theorem states that the Laplace transform of a convolution is the product of the individual Laplace transforms. This is a fundamental concept in systems analysis and differential equations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the convolution theorem:

\[ \mathcal{L}\{f * g\} = F(s)G(s) \]

Where:

\( f * g \) — Convolution of functions f and g
\( \mathcal{L} \) — Laplace transform operator
\( F(s) \) — Laplace transform of f(t)
\( G(s) \) — Laplace transform of g(t)

Explanation: The convolution integral in the time domain becomes simple multiplication in the Laplace domain.

3. Importance of Convolution in Laplace Transforms

Details: Convolution is essential for solving linear time-invariant systems, particularly in control theory and signal processing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter time-domain functions f(t) and g(t) using standard mathematical notation (e.g., "sin(t)", "e^(-2t)", "t^2").

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What types of functions can I input?
A: The calculator supports standard elementary functions - polynomials, exponentials, trigonometric functions, etc.

Q2: How is convolution different from multiplication?
A: Convolution is an integral operation that combines two functions, while multiplication simply multiplies their values pointwise.

Q3: What are common applications of convolution?
A: Signal processing, system response analysis, probability distributions, and image processing.

Q4: Does convolution commute?
A: Yes, f * g = g * f (the operation is commutative).

Q5: What's the relationship with Fourier transforms?
A: Similar to Laplace, Fourier transforms also convert convolution to multiplication in the frequency domain.