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Title

Laplace Transforms in Theory and Practice: A Computational Approach
Author

Hrachya Khachatryan
Book information

Publisher: Wolfram Media
Copyright year: 2026
ISBN: 9781579551056
Medium: ebook
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Contents

Introduction
What Is a Laplace Transform?
Formal Properties of the Laplace Transform: Part 1
Formal Properties of the Laplace Transform: Part 2
Special Functions
Elementary Functions
Piecewise and Generalized Functions
Periodic Functions
Numerical Evaluation
Definition of the Inverse Laplace Transform
Formal Properties of the Inverse Laplace Transform: Part 1
Rational Functions
Formal Properties of the Inverse Laplace Transform: Part 2
Other Functions
Complex Inversion
Series and Asymptomatic Expansions
Multivariate Transforms
Numerical Inverse Laplace Transform
ODEs with Constant Coefficients
ODEs: Applications in Physics and Engineering
ODEs with Polynomial Coefficients
Partial Differential Equations
Integral Equations
Fractional Differential Equations
Evaluation of Integrals and Sums
Control Systems
Laplace Transforms in a Nutshell
Sample Exam
Table of Laplace Transforms
References
Description

Laplace transforms can seem difficult to understand, but this book makes them approachable. Hrachya Khachatryan introduces the subject in clear language alongside rigorous mathematics, supported by examples, illustrations and Wolfram Language visualizations. Readers move from the forward and inverse transforms of basic functions through advanced topics such as the complex inversion formula and Cauchy's residue theorem. Applications highlight how Laplace transforms simplify ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, fractional systems and control problems—linking theory to practice across mathematics and engineering.

Readers can check their understanding with end-of-chapter exercises, detailed solutions and a sample final exam. Created with students and instructors in mind, the book also connects directly to the free online course from Wolfram U, Introduction to Laplace Transforms, which features videos that reinforce selected topics. Together, the text and course provide a thorough learning path that blends foundational concepts with worked examples and computational tools, making one of applied mathematics' central techniques both accessible and practical.

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Subjects

*Mathematics > Calculus and Analysis > Differential Equations
*Wolfram Technology > Wolfram Language