Step Response from the Impulse Response

In summary, the step response and impulse response are two different ways of analyzing the output of a system. The step response shows how the system responds over time to a unit step input, while the impulse response shows how the system responds instantly to a single impulse input. The two are related, with the step response being the integral of the impulse response. The impulse response is important in system analysis as it provides a complete characterization of a linear system and can be used to determine its stability, frequency response, and other properties. The shape of the impulse response can reveal information about the system, such as its order and frequency response. However, step and impulse responses are only applicable for linear systems, and non-linear systems require the use of generalized functions or
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Use Laplace then multiply in laplace domain then do laplace inverse

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The way I know how to do this is the time derivative of the step response is the impulse response, so that the integral of the impulse response is the step response. I am a little puzzled by the ## h(t)= e^{-a |t|} ## impulse response function. Normally, I think the impulse response should be zero for ## t<0 ## , or it violates causality.
 

Related to Step Response from the Impulse Response

1. What is the difference between step response and impulse response?

The step response is the output of a system when a unit step input is applied. It shows how the system responds over time. The impulse response, on the other hand, is the output of a system when a single impulse (or Dirac delta) input is applied. It shows how the system responds instantaneously.

2. How are step response and impulse response related?

The step response is the integral of the impulse response. This means that the step response can be derived from the impulse response and vice versa. The impulse response can also be used to calculate the step response of a system by convolving it with the unit step function.

3. Why is the impulse response important in system analysis?

The impulse response is important because it provides a complete characterization of a linear system. It can be used to determine the stability, frequency response, and other important properties of a system. It is also useful in designing and analyzing filters and control systems.

4. What does the shape of the impulse response reveal about a system?

The shape of the impulse response can reveal important information about a system, such as its order, stability, and frequency response. A long and slow decaying impulse response indicates a system with many poles, while a short and fast decaying response suggests a system with fewer poles. The frequency content of the impulse response can also provide insights into the frequency response of the system.

5. Can the step response and impulse response be used for non-linear systems?

No, the step response and impulse response are only applicable for linear systems. Non-linear systems do not exhibit a linear relationship between the input and output, so the concept of impulse and step responses does not apply. However, the concept of impulse and step functions can be extended to non-linear systems by using the idea of generalized functions or distributions.

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