Essentials of Automatic Control with MATLAB by Luigi Fortuna

Essentials of Automatic Control with MATLAB in 20 Lessons by Luigi Fortuna, Mattia Frasca, Arturo Buscarino
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Size: 29.45 MB
Year: 2025

This book is designed to explain the fundamental principles of automatic control through 20 lessons, each incorporating worked examples and MATLAB-based exercises to help readers effectively understand and apply the proposed methods. It offers a concise and accessible resource for learning automatic control, blending simplicity with clarity. Drawing on decades of teaching experience, the authors aim to provide an approachable introduction to the core concepts of the discipline, encouraging further exploration through independent study. The book primarily focuses on classical subjects related to SISO (Single-Input Single-Output) linear continuous-time systems. However, it also introduces additional topics that can serve as a gateway to understanding MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) and discrete-time systems. Instead, nonlinear systems are not covered in this textbook. The book lays down fundamental principles that will enable readers to explore advanced topics in automatic control, such as optimal control and robust control. Primarily intended for undergraduate engineering students, the book is also suitable for a wider audience.