Control Theory for Physicists (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107001183)

Control theory, an interdisciplinary concept dealing with the behaviour of dynamical systems, is an important but often overlooked aspect of physics. This is the first broad and complete treatment of the topic tailored for physicists, one which goes from the basics right through to the most recent advances. Simple examples develop a deep understanding and intuition for the systematic principles of control theory, beyond the recipes given in standard engineering-focused texts. Up-to-date coverage of control of networks and complex systems, and a thorough discussion of the fundamental limits of control, including the limitations placed by causality, information theory, and thermodynamics are included. In addition it explores important recent advances in stochastic thermodynamics on the thermodynamic costs of information processing and control. For all students of physics interested in control theory, this classroom-tested, comprehensive approach to the topic with online solutions and further materials delivers both fundamental principles and current developments.

Author: John Bechhoefer
ISBN-10: 1107001188
ISBN-13: 9781107001183
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2021
Pages: 658
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.30lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.70w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2022