Mathematical Control Theory: An Introduction (Modern Birkhäuser Classics) [Soft Cover ]

Mathematical Control Theory: An Introduction presents, in a mathematically precise manner, a unified introduction to deterministic control theory. 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. "Covers a remarkable number of topics . . . The book presents a large amount of material very well, and its use is highly recommended." --Bulletin of the AMS