When is Laplace variable s=j omega?

Cohen Ritter

Cohen Ritter

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2022-10-23

When is the Laplace variable s equal to j ω? Because I know that, by definition, s = σ + j ω

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Milton Hampton

Milton Hampton

Beginner2022-10-24Added 16 answers

The answer will depend upon the context of the question . For the Fourier Transform s = jω and σ = 0.
This is called the Steady State case dealing with unbounded sinusoids and no transients. The counter part is for non-zero σ with ω = 0; this covers the purely Exponential Case. Allowing both σ & ω to be non-zero produces the general case involving fixed sinusoids, and transient solutions (transient sinusoids and pure exponentials).
For example, if you wish to establish the resonant frequency of a 2nd order differential system, such as a simplified model of a spring damper for one wheel of a car, then you only require the steady state case and can set σ = 0.
Hugo Stokes

Hugo Stokes

Beginner2022-10-25Added 7 answers

s = σ + j ω means that s is a complex variable with real part σ and imaginary part ω. When the real part is equal to zero, we have s = j ω

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