Introduction to Control Theory

This is a textbook giving unusually wide and uniform coverage of control theory, with tutorial problems and answers. The mathematical level is that of final-year undergraduate courses in Engineering but there is minimal emphasis on technical mathematical niceties. The objective is stressed of providing theoretical insights to guide design of practical systems.

'the book aims to provide real insight into feedback systems and is aimed at both undergaduates and graduate students of engineering with a background in the solution of differential equations, probability theory and matrix algebra' Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 59, No. 3, March 1994

'each section is well referenced, enabling the interested reader to find a more detailed exposition elsewhere ... I felt that the author's treatment of stochastic control is the best part of the book. It is written with enthusiasm.' Peter Hydon, The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Bulletin, Vol. 30, No. 5/6,May - June 1994

It presents basic mathematical models and tools of control theory in a way which makes it readable for undergraduate students of both mathematics and engineering.

The book provides a good introduction to the central themes of control theory.