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2009-2010 University Catalog

IT 846 - Nonlinear Systems

Credits: 3
Cross-Listed with ECE 721

Nonlinear dynamical systems. Motivating examples. Analysis techniques include basic fixed point theory, implicit function theorem, dependence of trajectories on initial data and parameters. Also covers computational simulation techniques; stability theory, including Lyapunov’s direct method; and nonlinear control systems input-output stability, absolute stability, and strong positive real transfer functions. Includes feedback linearization of nonlinear systems; nonlinear canonical forms; nonlinear decoupling; sliding control; and applications to adaptive control, neural networks, and robotics.

Prerequisites
ECE 521

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0