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Author Schulz, Michael, 1959 January 8-

Title Control theory in physics and other fields of science : concepts, tools, and applications / Michael Schulz
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2006

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 300 pages) : illustrations
Series Springer tracts in modern physics, 0081-3869 ; 215
Springer tracts in modern physics ; 215. 0081-3869
Contents Introduction -- Deterministic Control Theory -- Linear Quadratic Problems -- Control of Fields -- Chaos Control -- Non-Equilibrium Statistical Physics -- Optimal Control of Stochastic Processes -- Filters and Predictors -- Game Theory -- Optimization Problems
Summary "This book covers systematically and in a simple language the mathematical and physical foundations of controlling deterministic and stochastic evolutionary processes in systems with a high degree of complexity. Strong emphasis is placed on concepts, methods and techniques for modelling, assessment and the solution or estimation of control problems in an attempt to understand the large variability of these problems in several branches of physics, chemistry and biology as well as in technology and economics. The main focus of the book is on a clear physical and mathematical understanding of the dynamics and kinetics behind several kinds of control problems and their relation to self-organizing principles in complex systems. The book is a modern introduction and a helpful tool for researchers, engineers as well as post-docs and graduate students interested in an application oriented control theory and related topics."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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In Springer e-books
Subject Control theory.
Science -- Mathematical models
Physique.
Control theory
Science -- Mathematical models
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783540324171
3540324178
3540295143
9783540295143