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Inverse Laplace Transform Calculator

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Overview:: This site contains a calculator tool that finds the inverse Laplace transform of a user entered function F(s).
Type of Material:: Simulation.
Recommended Uses:: In-class demonstration, help for homework assignments, individual learning, or group exploration in mathematics-related courses.
Technical Requirements:: Any Browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The major learning goal of this material is to help users understand the concept of the inverse Laplace transform. By using the calculator, users can visualize and interpret inverse Laplace transforms, check their manual computations, and strengthen their understanding of how Laplace transforms are used in real-world system modeling and solution of differential equations.
Target Student Population:: Differential Equation or Real Analysis course students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Differential equation or Real Analysis course that covers the Laplace transform.

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This site asks the user to enter in a function to transform as an inverse and then after the user hits the “Compute” button it gives the solution.

Showing the steps of the inverse Laplace transform calculations is very helpful as it develops better understanding on how the answer is obtained.

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Strengths:: This site can be used to quickly show students how to find the inverse Laplace transform of a function, so that they do not have to go through the difficult calculus to arrive at the answer. It can be used as a calculator that will get them through this part of the question without having to spend most of their time on calculations. The calculator could also serve as a replacement for a basic Laplace transform table that is used in a course of Differential Equations.
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Strengths:: This is a very straightforward applet to use. Since the user only has to type in the function and then click compute, it is clear what they need to do.
Concerns:: Presence of adds on the page is a bit distructing.