Green's Function using Laplace Transformation

In summary, the conversation discusses the use of Green's Function in solving a differential equation with an initial condition. The first step is to re-write the equation and then multiply by a function. The expected Green's function is given by G(t,t') = e^-(t-t') * U(t-t'). The question of what the system's response would be if f(t) = U(t-1) is also raised.
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dspampi
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I was wondering if someone could help me go through a simple example in using Green's Function.

Lets say:
x' + x = f(t)
with an initial condition of x(t=0,t')=0;

Step 1 would be to re-write this as:
G(t,t') + G(t,t') = [itex]\delta[/itex](t-t')

then do you multiply by f(t')[itex]\oint[/itex]dt' ?
which I would believe would give me:

s G(s) + G(s) = e^-st

and G(s) = [itex]\frac{1}{s+1}[/itex] e^-st'
then giving me my G(t,t') = e^-(t-t') * U(t-t') ?

Not sure if that is the expected Green's function or if I screwed up somewhere.

Also, if f(t) = U(t-1), what would be the system's response?
* U fxn is a Heaviside step function
 
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Please don't double post your questions.
 

FAQ: Green's Function using Laplace Transformation

What is Green's Function using Laplace Transformation?

Green's Function using Laplace Transformation is a mathematical tool used to solve differential equations with boundary conditions. It involves transforming the equation into the Laplace domain and then using the Green's Function to find the solution in the time domain.

How is Green's Function related to Laplace Transformation?

Green's Function is closely related to Laplace Transformation because it is used to find the inverse Laplace Transform of a function. The Green's Function itself is the solution to the differential equation with a delta function as the input.

Why is Green's Function using Laplace Transformation useful?

Green's Function using Laplace Transformation is useful because it provides a systematic and efficient way to solve differential equations with boundary conditions. It also allows for the incorporation of initial conditions, making it a powerful tool in many fields of science and engineering.

What are the limitations of using Green's Function with Laplace Transformation?

One limitation of using Green's Function with Laplace Transformation is that it is only applicable to linear differential equations. Additionally, it may be difficult to find the Green's Function for more complex equations, making it less practical in certain situations.

How is Green's Function using Laplace Transformation applied in real-world problems?

Green's Function using Laplace Transformation has many real-world applications, such as in electrical engineering to model circuits, in heat transfer to solve boundary value problems, and in quantum mechanics to solve the Schrödinger equation. It can also be used in other fields, such as fluid dynamics, acoustics, and signal processing.

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