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Control Theory for Partial Differential Equations

Control Theory for Partial Differential Equations

Control Theory for Partial Differential Equations

Continuous and Approximation Theories
Volume 1: Abstract Parabolic Systems
Irena Lasiecka, University of Virginia
Roberto Triggiani, University of Virginia
November 2010
1. Abstract Parabolic Systems
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    Originally published in 2000, this is the first volume of a comprehensive two-volume treatment of quadratic optimal control theory for partial differential equations over a finite or infinite time horizon, and related differential (integral) and algebraic Riccati equations. Both continuous theory and numerical approximation theory are included. The authors use an abstract space, operator theoretic approach, which is based on semigroups methods, and which is unifying across a few basic classes of evolution. The various abstract frameworks are motivated by, and ultimately directed to, partial differential equations with boundary/point control. Volume 1 includes the abstract parabolic theory for the finite and infinite cases and corresponding PDE illustrations as well as various abstract hyperbolic settings in the finite case. It presents numerous fascinating results. These volumes will appeal to graduate students and researchers in pure and applied mathematics and theoretical engineering with an interest in optimal control problems.

    • In-depth, comprehensive coverage
    • Wealth of illustrative examples
    • Continuous theory and numerical approximation theory

    Reviews & endorsements

    Review of the hardback: 'This impressive volume is a superb achievement and will be a must for all those who are interested in the quadratic optimal control of parabolic PDEs and in general in the control of PDEs.' A. Akutowicz, Zentralblatt MATH

    Review of the hardback: '… a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment …'. European Maths Society Journal

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    November 2010
    Paperback
    9780521155670
    672 pages
    234 × 156 × 34 mm
    0.93kg
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    Table of Contents

    • Introduction
    • Part I. Analytic Semigroups:
    • 1. The optimal quadratic cost problem over a preassigned finite time interval: the differential Riccati equation
    • 2. The optimal quadratic cost problem over a preassigned finite time interval: the algebraic Riccati equation
    • 3. Illustrations of the abstract theory of chapters 1 and 2 to PDEs with boundary/point controls
    • 4. Numerical approximations of algebraic Riccati equations
    • 5. Illustrations of the numerical theory of chapter 4 to parabolic-like boundary/point control PDE problems
    • 6. Min-max game theory over an infinite time interval and algebraic Riccati equations.