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Eigenvalue Assignment in Multivariable Control

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ME-422: Multivariable control

This course covers methods for the analysis and control of systems with multiple inputs and outputs, which are ubiquitous in modern technology and industry. Special emphasis will be placed on discrete-time systems due to their relevance to digital and embe ...

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This lecture covers the Eigenvalue Assignment problem in multivariable control, focusing on discrete-time models, forward Euler, backward Euler, and the Tustin method. It discusses the effects of discretization on reachability and observability, emphasizing the importance of exact sampling. The lecture also explores the stabilization of the origin, state-feedback controllers for LTI systems, and the canonical controllability form. Conclusions highlight the loss of information due to time-discretization and the challenges in preserving system structure, especially in nonlinear systems.

Instructor

Giancarlo Ferrari Trecate

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Ontological neighbourhood

Information engineering

Control theory and engineering: Control theory

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