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Algebraic and Differential Methods for Nonlinear Control Theory

Elements of Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry

  • Self-contained and concise primer
  • Geared towards applications in nonlinear control theory
  • Emphasizes tools from ?commutative algebra and algebraic geometry

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Mathematical Background

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 1-17
  3. Group Theory

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 19-30
  4. Rings

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 31-47
  5. Matrices and Linear Equations Systems

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 49-64
  6. Permutations and Determinants

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 65-73
  7. Vector and Euclidean Spaces

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 75-91
  8. Linear Transformations

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 93-107
  9. Matrix Diagonalization and Jordan Canonical Form

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 109-123
  10. Differential Equations

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 125-161
  11. Differential Algebra for Nonlinear Control Theory

    • Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García
    Pages 163-182
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 183-196

About this book

This book is a short primer in engineering mathematics with a view on applications in nonlinear control theory. In particular, it introduces some elementary concepts of commutative algebra and algebraic geometry which offer a set of tools quite different from the traditional approaches to the subject matter.

This text begins with the study of elementary set and map theory. Chapters 2 and 3 on group theory and rings, respectively, are included because of their important relation to linear algebra, the group of invertible linear maps (or matrices) and the ring of linear maps of a vector space. Homomorphisms and Ideals are dealt with as well at this stage. Chapter 4 is devoted to the theory of matrices and systems of linear equations. Chapter 5 gives some information on permutations, determinants and the inverse of a matrix. Chapter 6 tackles vector spaces over a field, Chapter 7 treats linear maps resp. linear transformations, and in addition the application in linear control theory of some abstract theorems such as the concept of a kernel, the image and dimension of vector spaces are illustrated. Chapter 8 considers the diagonalization of a matrix and their canonical forms. Chapter 9 provides a brief introduction to elementary methods for solving differential equations and, finally, in Chapter 10, nonlinear control theory is introduced from the point of view of differential algebra.

Reviews

“The book is an introduction to the mathematical tools of control theory, and specifically the differential algebraic approach, for readers with no previous background in this field.” (Filippo Cacace, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2019)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Departamento de Control Automático, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico

    Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Oscar Martínez-Fuentes, Juan Javier Montesinos-García

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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