A fully updated textbook on linear systems theory

Linear systems theory is the cornerstone of control theory and a well-established discipline that focuses on linear differential equations from the perspective of control and estimation. This updated second edition of Linear Systems Theory covers the subject's key topics in a unique lecture-style format, making the book easy to use for instructors and students. Joao Hespanha looks at system representation, stability, controllability and state feedback, observability and state estimation, and realization theory. He provides the background for advanced modern control design techniques and feedback linearization and examines advanced foundational topics, such as multivariable poles and zeros and LQG/LQR.

The textbook presents only the most essential mathematical derivations and places comments, discussion, and terminology in sidebars so that readers can follow the core material easily and without distraction. Annotated proofs with sidebars explain the techniques of proof construction, including contradiction, contraposition, cycles of implications to prove equivalence, and the difference between necessity and sufficiency. Annotated theoretical developments also use sidebars to discuss relevant commands available in MATLAB, allowing students to understand these tools. This second edition contains a large number of new practice exercises with solutions. Based on typical problems, these exercises guide students to succinct and precise answers, helping to clarify issues and consolidate knowledge. The book's balanced chapters can each be covered in approximately two hours of lecture time, simplifying course planning and student review.

• Easy-to-use textbook in unique lecture-style format
• Sidebars explain topics in further detail
• Annotated proofs and discussions of MATLAB commands
• Balanced chapters can each be taught in two hours of course lecture
• New practice exercises with solutions included

About the Author
Joao P. Hespanha is professor of electrical engineering in the Center for Control, Dynamical Systems and Computation at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of Noncooperative Game Theory (Princeton).

Reviews
"Praise for the previous edition: "Linear Systems Theory gives a good presentation of the main topics on linear systems as well as more advanced topics related to controller design. The scholarship is sound and the book is very well written and readable.""---Ian Petersen, University of New South Wales
"Praise for the previous edition: "This book provides a sound basis for an excellent course on linear systems theory. It covers a breadth of material in a fast-paced and mathematically focused way. It can be used by students wishing to specialize in this subject, as well as by those interested in this topic generally.""---Geir E. Dullerud, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign



Book Information
ISBN 9780691179575
Author Joao P. Hespanha
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publisher Princeton University Press
Weight(grams) 964g