A Guide to Signals and Systems in Continuous Time [electronic resource] / by Stéphane Lafortune.

1. Introduction -- 2. Systems -- 3. Periodic Signals and Fourier Series -- 4. Analysis of Stable Systems using the Fourier Transform -- 5. Sampling and Reconstruction -- 6. Analysis and Control of Systems using the Laplace Transform.

This textbook is a concise yet precise supplement to traditional books on Signals and Systems, focusing exclusively on the continuous-time case. Students can use this guide to review material, reinforce their understanding, and see how all the parts connect together in a uniform treatment focused on mathematical clarity. Readers learn the “what”, “why” and “how” about the ubiquitous Fourier and Laplace transforms encountered in the study of linear time-invariant systems in engineering: what are these transforms, why do we need them, and how do we use them? Readers will come away with an understanding of the gradual progression from time-domain analysis to frequency-domain and s-domain techniques for continuous-time linear time-invariant systems. This book reflects the author’s experience in teaching this material for over 25 years in sophomore- and junior-level required engineering courses and is ideal for undergraduate classes in electrical engineering.