Control theory /
J.R. Leigh.
- 2nd ed.
- London : Institution of Electrical Engineers, c2004.
- xxi, 297 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- IEE control engineering series ; 64 .
- IEE control engineering series ; v. 64. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-283) and index.
1. Control concepts: a non-mathematical introduction -- 2. Control design ideas: a non-mathematical treatment -- 3. Synthesis of automatic feedback control loops: a more quantitative view -- 4. How the Laplace transform greatly simplifies system representation and manipulation -- 5. Frequency response methods -- 6. Mathematical modelling -- 7. Limits to performance -- 8. Some practical aspects of control design, justification and implementation -- 9. Linearisation -- 10. Multivariable linear processes -- 11. Discrete time and computer control -- 12. State estimation: the Kalman filter and prediction -- 13. Non-linearity -- 14. Optimisation -- 15. Distributed systems -- 16. An introduction to robust control design using H₀₀ methods -- 17. Neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, learning systems, intelligent systems -- 18. Review-the development of control theory and the emergence of artificail intelligence (AI) techniques -- 19. References and further reading.
This revised edition addresses recent developments in the field of control theory. It discusses how the rise of 'Hoo' and similar approaches has allowed a combination of practicality, rigour and user interaction to be brought to bear upon complex control problems. The book also covers the rise of AI techniques.