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Control theory

Concise highly readable book emphasising the concepts and principles that are prerequisite for understanding both traditional and recent control theory. The text is enlivened by a large number of interesting interludes that complement the main text. This second edition of Control Theory: A Guided Tour (IEE 1992) has been fully revised and enlarged and now contains an introduction to H infinity methods as well as a new chapter on Artificial Intellingence (AI) methods and a retrospective review of how control theory developed. All the topics covered can be taken further using the extensive annotated reference section.This fully revised and updated edition of Control Theory addresses recent developments in the field. It discusses how the rise of H and similar approaches has allowed a combination of practicality, rigor and user interaction to be brought to bear on complex control problems and has helped bridge the gap between control theory and practice. The book also examines the effects of the rise of artificial intelligence techniques and the increasing availability of comprehensive software packages. The book concentrates on the structure, principles and context of control theory, and will be of interests to students and professionals alike.

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Control theory

Control theory

Concise highly readable book emphasising the concepts and principles that are prerequisite for understanding both traditional and recent control theory. The text is enlivened by a large number of interesting interludes that complement the main text. This second edition of Control Theory: A Guided Tour (IEE 1992) has been fully revised and enlarged and now contains an introduction to H infinity methods as well as a new chapter on Artificial Intellingence (AI) methods and a retrospective review of how control theory developed. All the topics covered can be taken further using the extensive annotated reference section.This fully revised and updated edition of Control Theory addresses recent developments in the field. It discusses how the rise of H and similar approaches has allowed a combination of practicality, rigor and user interaction to be brought to bear on complex control problems and has helped bridge the gap between control theory and practice. The book also examines the effects of the rise of artificial intelligence techniques and the increasing availability of comprehensive software packages. The book concentrates on the structure, principles and context of control theory, and will be of interests to students and professionals alike.

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