It is proved that the classical Laplace transform is a continuous valuation which is positively GL(n) covariant and logarithmic translation covariant. Conversely, these properties turn out to be sufficient to characterize this transform.2010 Mathematics subject classification. 44A10, 52A20, 52B45
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