Moving on from earlier stochastic and robust control paradigms, this book introduces the fundamentals of probabilistic methods in the analysis and design of uncertain systems. The use of randomized algorithms, guarantees a reduction in the computational complexity of classical robust control algorithms and in the conservativeness of methods like H-infinity control.
Features:
- self-contained treatment explaining randomized algorithms from their genesis in the principles of probability theory to their use for robust analysis and controller synthesis;
- comprehensive treatment of sample generation, including consideration of the difficulties involved in obtaining independent and identically distributed samples;
- applications in congestion control of high-speed communications networks and the stability of quantized sampled-data systems.
This monograph will be of interest to theorists concerned with robust and optimal control techniques and to all control engineers dealing with system uncertainties.
Features:
- self-contained treatment explaining randomized algorithms from their genesis in the principles of probability theory to their use for robust analysis and controller synthesis;
- comprehensive treatment of sample generation, including consideration of the difficulties involved in obtaining independent and identically distributed samples;
- applications in congestion control of high-speed communications networks and the stability of quantized sampled-data systems.
This monograph will be of interest to theorists concerned with robust and optimal control techniques and to all control engineers dealing with system uncertainties.
From the reviews:
In summary, this book provides an excellent survey of how randomization techniques are successfully applicable for advanced robust control... The style of writing renders it very well accessible for final year Master's students with a solid background in robust control, and for the whole control community it constitutes an excellent up-to-date foundation for entering research on probabilistic techniques.
Automatica 41 (2005) 2001 - 2017 (Reviewer: Carsten Scherer)
I believe that this book is a very good tool for introducing both control practioners and graduate students to the area of probabilistic robustness. An overview of basis results in both control and probability is provided. Moreover, it describes many of the recent results in the area of probabilistic robustness.
Summarizing, in this book, the area of probabilistic robustness is for the first time introduced in a sympathetic way and it is, in my opinion, a very useful reference for anyone who wants to get acquainted with this area.
International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control 16 (2006) 728 - 729 (Reviewer: Constantino M. Lagoa)
The central theme of the present work is the application of randomized algorithms to various problems in control system analysis and synthesis.... This well-written book can be recommended to readers in control systems analysis and synthesis, especially in robustness analysis and robust controller synthesis.
Zentralblatt MATH 1079 (2006) (Reviewer: Kurt Marti)
In summary, this book provides an excellent survey of how randomization techniques are successfully applicable for advanced robust control... The style of writing renders it very well accessible for final year Master's students with a solid background in robust control, and for the whole control community it constitutes an excellent up-to-date foundation for entering research on probabilistic techniques.
Automatica 41 (2005) 2001 - 2017 (Reviewer: Carsten Scherer)
I believe that this book is a very good tool for introducing both control practioners and graduate students to the area of probabilistic robustness. An overview of basis results in both control and probability is provided. Moreover, it describes many of the recent results in the area of probabilistic robustness.
Summarizing, in this book, the area of probabilistic robustness is for the first time introduced in a sympathetic way and it is, in my opinion, a very useful reference for anyone who wants to get acquainted with this area.
International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control 16 (2006) 728 - 729 (Reviewer: Constantino M. Lagoa)
The central theme of the present work is the application of randomized algorithms to various problems in control system analysis and synthesis.... This well-written book can be recommended to readers in control systems analysis and synthesis, especially in robustness analysis and robust controller synthesis.
Zentralblatt MATH 1079 (2006) (Reviewer: Kurt Marti)
From the book reviews:
"I found this book to be both, an excellent introduction to randomized methods for people unfamiliar with the topic, and a very good refresher for those already familiar with the subject but who have not closely followed its latest development. ... the book is suitable for both self-learning or an advanced, graduate level, seminar style course." (Mario Sznaier, Automatica, Vol. 50 (7), July, 2014)
"The book focuses on the fundamentals of probabilistic and randomized methods for analysis and design of uncertain systems. ... The book can be recommended to mathematicians working in pure mathematics or application of mathematics to uncertain systems." (Eugen Mamontov, zbMATH, Vol. 1280, 2014)
"This book is a significantly updated edition of the 2005 monograph of the same title. ... Of particular interest will be the discussion of new applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles, systems biology, and Google PageRank and other Web ranking systems. This book should appeal to readers of the first edition and to graduate students, researchers, and practitioners looking for a self-contained introduction to an active research field." (IEEE Control Systems Magazine, October, 2013)
"I found this book to be both, an excellent introduction to randomized methods for people unfamiliar with the topic, and a very good refresher for those already familiar with the subject but who have not closely followed its latest development. ... the book is suitable for both self-learning or an advanced, graduate level, seminar style course." (Mario Sznaier, Automatica, Vol. 50 (7), July, 2014)
"The book focuses on the fundamentals of probabilistic and randomized methods for analysis and design of uncertain systems. ... The book can be recommended to mathematicians working in pure mathematics or application of mathematics to uncertain systems." (Eugen Mamontov, zbMATH, Vol. 1280, 2014)
"This book is a significantly updated edition of the 2005 monograph of the same title. ... Of particular interest will be the discussion of new applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles, systems biology, and Google PageRank and other Web ranking systems. This book should appeal to readers of the first edition and to graduate students, researchers, and practitioners looking for a self-contained introduction to an active research field." (IEEE Control Systems Magazine, October, 2013)