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227-0219-00L 3 Credits

Robust and optimal control: a convex approach

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Pablo A. Parrilo
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:08

Objective

Introduction to modern approaches in robust and optimal control.

Content

This course is oriented towards Masters students, with an interest in control systems. The material in the course builds upon the techniques learned in the Regelsysteme I & II courses. The main topics of the course will be: - The role of convexity in dynamic optimization - Optimal control problems - Riccati equations - H2 and Hinf optimal control - Linear matrix inequalities approaches - Balanced realizations

Resources

Literature

F. Lewis, V. Syrmos, Optimal Control, 2nd ed, Wiley. G. Dullerud, F. Paganini. A course in robust control theory: a convex approach. Springer TAM 36.

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Robust and optimal control: a convex approach
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (ETZ E 9)
  • Fri 13:15-14:00 (ETZ F 91)
  • 01.12 Date 14:15-16:00 (ML F 34)
3 h weekly

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