What is the Laplace Transformation of cos^2t?

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The discussion revolves around finding the Laplace transformation of cos^2(t). The initial approach involves using the integral definition of the Laplace transform and applying the identity for cos^2(t) to rewrite the integral. The transformation is split into two parts: one involving cos(2t) and the other a constant term. The integral of e^(-st) is noted, with guidance on applying the limits to obtain the final result. The conversation emphasizes the calculation of the last integral to complete the transformation.
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Homework Statement



Find a Lapalce transformation of
cos^2t



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The Attempt at a Solution


started like this
\mathcal{L}(s)=\int_0^{\infty} e^{-st}\cos^2t\mbox{d}t=\frac{1}{2}\int_0^{\infty}e^{-st}(\cos 2t+1)\mbox{d}t=\frac{1}{2}\int_0^{\infty}e^{-st}\cos 2t\mbox{d}t+\frac{1}{2}\int_0^{\infty}e^{-st}\mbox{d}t=...
but i wonder how much the last integral is going to be?

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∫e-st=(-1/s)e-st

Now just put in the limits from ∞ to 0 and you will get the answer easily.
 
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