Theory of Robust and Nonlinear Control -- Control Design -- Structural Methods for Linear Systems: An Introduction -- Modelling and Model Reduction–State-Space Truncation -- Linear Matrix Inequalities in Control -- Anti-windup Compensation and the Control of Input-Constrained Systems -- Output Feedback Loop-Shaping Controller Synthesis -- Stability and Asymptotic Behaviour of Nonlinear Systems: An Introduction -- Sliding-Mode Observers -- Sliding-Mode Control in Systems with Output Time Delay -- Applications of Robust and Nonlinear Control -- Control Engineering and Systems Biology -- Robust Control of a Distillation Column -- Robust Control of a Hard-Disk Drive -- Modelling and Control of Railway Vehicle Suspensions -- Case Study on Anti-windup Compensation - Micro-actuator Control in a Hard-Disk Drive -- Enhancing Immune System Response Through Optimal Control.

The underlying theory on which much modern robust and nonlinear control is based can often be dif?cult for the student to grasp. In particular, the mathematical - pects can be problematic for students from a standard engineering background. The EPSRC sponsored Summer School which was held in Leicester in September 2006 attempted to “?ll the gap” in students’ appreciation the theory relevant to several important areas of control. This book is a collection of lecture notes which were p- sented at that workshop and consists of, broadly, two parts. The ?rst nine chapters are devoted to the theory behind several areas of robust and nonlinear control and are aimed at introducing fundamental concepts to the reader. The last six chapters contain detailed case studies which aim to demonstrate the use and effectiveness of these modern techniques in real engineering applications. It is hoped that this book will provide a useful introduction to many of the more common robust and nonlinear control techniques and serve as a valuable reference for the more adept practitioner. Leicester, Matthew C. Turner May 2007 Declan G. Bates Contents List of Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV Part I Theory of Robust and Nonlinear Control 1H Control Design ? Declan G. Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 2 Design Speci?cations and Fundamental Trade-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1. 2. 1 Linear Design Speci?cations for Robust Control Systems . . . . . 6 1. 2. 2 Frequency Domain Design Speci?cations and Fundamental Trade-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1. 3 Mixed-sensitivityH Controller Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .