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Mathematical Control Theory

An Introduction

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  • © 2020

Overview

  • Introduces control theory with a number of helpful examples and applications, making it ideal for a one-semester course
  • Covers topics frequently overlooked by introductory books, such as the realization of both linear and nonlinear systems, impulsive control, and positive linear systems
  • Second edition includes new chapters, proofs, theorems, and results, greatly expanding its scope

Part of the book series: Systems & Control: Foundations & Applications (SCFA)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Elements of Classical Control Theory

  2. Nonlinear Control Systems

  3. Optimal Control

  4. Infinite-Dimensional Linear Systems

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About this book

This textbook presents, in a mathematically precise manner, a unified introduction to deterministic control theory. With the exception of a few more advanced concepts required for the final part of the book, the presentation requires only a knowledge of basic facts from linear algebra, differential equations, and calculus.

In addition to classical concepts and ideas, the author covers the stabilization of nonlinear systems using topological methods, realization theory for nonlinear systems, impulsive control and positive systems, the control of rigid bodies, the stabilization of infinite dimensional systems, and the solution of minimum energy problems.

This second edition includes new chapters that introduce a variety of topics, such as controllability with vanishing energy, boundary control systems, and delayed systems. With additional proofs, theorems, results, and a substantially larger index, this new edition will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers of control theory.

Mathematical Control Theory: An Introduction will be ideal for a beginning graduate course in mathematical control theory, or for self-study by professionals needing a complete picture of the mathematical theory that underlies the applications of control theory.

From reviews of the first edition:

At last! We did need an introductory textbook on control which can be read, understood, and enjoyed by anyone. Gian-Carlo Rota, The Bulletin of Mathematics Books

It covers a remarkable number of topics...The exposition is excellent, and the book is a joy to read. A novel one-semester course covering both linear and nonlinear systems could be given...The book is an excellent one for introducing a mathematician to control theory. Bulletin of the AMS

Indeed, for mathematicians who look for the basic ideas or a general picture about the main branches of control theory, I believe this book can provide anexcellent bridge to this area. IEEE Control Systems Magazine

Reviews

“It enables the reader to acquire a capability to construct and analyze biological systems. The mathematical exposition is clear and with detailed explanations of important ideas and interesting results. The book takes an expository approach where the continuous prose intersects with several carefully constructed diagrams and figures. … it contains an extensive list of references and can serve as a reference text for researchers in this field.” (StĂ©phanie Abou and Anita T. Layton, SIAM Review, Vol. 63 (4), December, 2021)

“An appendix summarizes important mathematical background results. The treatment of both finite- and infinite-dimensional systems is a unique feature of the book … . the book remains largely a book on classical methods, though one of highest mathematical standards. The book is decidedly mathematical in style, with complete proofs of all results, stringent mathematical argumentation, and a traditional definition-theorem-proof structure. … this second edition of the classical text remains a highly valuable contribution to the field.” (Lars Grüne, SIAM Review, Vol. 63 (2), September, 2021)

“This new edition should be a useful resource for students and researchers of control theory.” (IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 41 (2), April, 2021)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Mathematics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

    Jerzy Zabczyk

About the author

Jerzy Zabczyk is Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Mathematics at the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland. His research interests include deterministic and stochastic control theory, stochastic and deterministic partial differential equations, and mathematical finance. He is the author of more than ninety research papers, and seven mathematical books.

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