Putting energy back in control.

Energy is one of the fundamental concepts in science and engineering practice, where it is common to view dynamical systems as energy-transformation devices. This perspective is particularly useful in studying complex nonlinear systems by decomposing them into simpler subsystems that, upon interconn...

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Published in:	IEEE Control systems magazine 21, 2 (2001).
Main Author:	Ortega, R.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	Complex nonlinear systems. Controller design technique. Dynamical system. Energy-based controllers. Energy-shaping approach. Energy-transformation devices. Interconnection pattern. Mechanical systems. Overall energy function. Passive controllers. Passivity-based control. Physical systems. Unbounded energy dissipation.