Lectures in Feedback Design for Multivariable Systems by Alberto Isidori

Lectures in Feedback Design for Multivariable Systems by Alberto Isidori

This book focuses on methods that relate, in one form or another, to the “small-gain theorem”. It is aimed at readers who are interested in learning methods for the design of feedback laws for linear and nonlinear multivariable systems in the presence of model uncertainties. With worked examples throughout, it includes both introductory material and   more advanced topics.

Divided into two parts, the first covers relevant aspects of linear-systems theory, the second, nonlinear theory. In order to deepen readers’ understanding, simpler single-input–single-output systems generally precede treatment of more complex multi-input–multi-output (MIMO) systems and linear systems precede nonlinear systems. This approach is used throughout, including in the final chapters, which explain the latest advanced ideas governing the stabilization, regulation, and tracking of nonlinear MIMO systems. Two major design problems are considered, both in the presence of model uncertainties: asymptotic stabilization with a “guaranteed region of attraction” of a given equilibrium point and asymptotic rejection of the effect of exogenous (disturbance) inputs on selected regulated outputs.

Much of the introductory instructional material in this book has been developed for teaching students, while the final coverage of nonlinear MIMO systems offers readers a first coordinated treatment of completely novel results. The worked examples presented provide the instructor with ready-to-use material to help students to understand the mathematical theory.

Readers should be familiar with the fundamentals of linear-systems and control theory. This book is a valuable resource for students following postgraduate programs in systems and control, as well as engineers working on the control of robotic, mechatronic and power systems.

“This book by Alberto Isidori is devoted to the problem of output feedback stabilization… Although the book is directed to (current and future) control engineers rather than mathematicians, it is written with mathematical rigor. It contains precise definitions, clearly stated theorems and precise proofs. There are many examples with detailed computations, which help the reader understand long theoretical discussions.” (Zbigniew Bartosiewicz, Mathematical Reviews, April, 2018)

Alberto Isidori graduated from the University of Rome with a degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) in 1965. He was Professor of Automatic Control there from 1975 until 2012, and he is currently Professor Emeritus. His main research areas include nonlinear control system analysis and design. He is the author of various works, including Nonlinear Control Systems, which has received a lot of attention. He has received numerous honorary degrees and prizes, including the IFAC Giorgio Quazza Medal (in 1996), the Ktesibios Award (in 2000), the IEEE Control Systems Society's Bode Lecture Award (in 2001), an Honorary Degree from KTH of Sweden (in 2009), the Rotary Clubs of Italy's Galileo Galilei Award (in 2009), and the IEEE Control Systems Award (in 2012).

In 2012, he was also elected to the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei as a corresponding member. He has twice received honors for best papers published in IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Automatica. In 1986, he was named an IEEE Fellow, and in 2005, he was named an IFAC Fellow. Throughout the triennium 2008-2011, he served as President of IFAC.

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ISBN 13	9783319824833
ISBN 10	331982483X
Title	Lectures in Feedback Design for Multivariable Systems
Author	Alberto Isidori
Series	Advanced Textbooks In Control And Signal Processing
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Springer International Publishing AG
Year published	2018-06-15
Number of pages	413
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