Modern Linear Control Design

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction to the Control Problem

   • Paolo Caravani

   Pages 1-4

3. SIMO, x Observed, w = 0

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   Pages 5-17

4. SISO, x Unobserved, w = 0

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   Pages 19-28

5. MIMO, x Observed, w = 0

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   Pages 29-52

6. MIMO, x Unobserved, w = 0

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   Pages 53-62

7. MIMO, x Observed, w ≠ 0 Unobserved, norm-Bounded

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   Pages 63-75

8. MIMO, x, w Observed, w ≠ 0

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   Pages 77-87

9. MIMO, x, w Unobserved, w ≠ 0 Exogenously Generated

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   Pages 89-99

10. Appendix

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    Pages 101-109

11. Back Matter

    Pages 111-114

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This book offers a compact introduction to modern linear control design.  The simplified overview presented of linear time-domain methodology paves the road for the study of more advanced non-linear techniques. Only rudimentary knowledge of linear systems theory is assumed - no use of Laplace transforms or frequency design tools is required. Emphasis is placed on assumptions and logical implications, rather than abstract completeness; on interpretation and physical meaning, rather than theoretical formalism; on results and solutions, rather than derivation or solvability.  The topics covered include transient performance and stabilization via state or output feedback; disturbance attenuation and robust control; regional eigenvalue assignment and constraints on input or output variables; asymptotic regulation and disturbance rejection. Lyapunov theory and Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMI) are discussed as key design methods. All methods are demonstrated with MATLAB to promote practical use and comprehension.

• Asymptotic Regulation
• Control Robustness
• Control Variables
• Control and Estimation
• Linear Matrix Inequalities
• Modern Linear Control Design
• Time-domain Linear Control

From the reviews:

“This small (110 page) volume provides ‘compact and practical introduction to modern linear control design’ in time domain for various types of system … . A nice attractive feature of this book is the set of examples with solutions … . The book is aimed at the entry level graduate students and other professional in the field of control systems engineering. This volume is a welcome addition to a number of books in the field.” (D. Subbaram Naidu, Amazon.com, April, 2014)

“This is another interesting book on control theory which primarily is a textbook for students and a manual for scientists specializing in the field of control design. … The advantages of the book should be the simplicity and clarity of presentation, as well as illustration of numerical examples for all discussed topics.” (Denis Khusainov, zbMATH, Vol. 1287, 2014)

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  Paolo Caravani

Paolo Caravani is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering and Information Sciences and Mathematics at the University of L'Aquila.

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