Feedback Control Theory by John Doyle, Bruce Francis and Allen Tannenbaum
Feedback Control Theory - Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Norms for Signals and Systems
3. Basic Concepts
4. Uncertainty and Robustness
5. Stabilization
6. Design Constraints
7. Loopshaping
8. Advanced Loopshaping
9. Model Matching
10. Design for Performance
11. Stability Margin Optimization
12. Design for Robust Performance
What You Will Learn in Feedback Control Theory
"Feedback Control Theory" by "John Doyle", "Bruce Francis" and "Allen Tannenbaum" is a foundational textbook that explains how "feedback systems" are designed and analyzed to make dynamic systems behave reliably. The book focuses on understanding how feedback — using the output of a system to influence its input — can improve performance, stability, and robustness in engineering systems.
The authors present core concepts like "stability analysis", "system response", "frequency and time-domain methods", and "robust control design" with clear mathematical rigor. While the text is mathematically precise, it also emphasizes intuition and practical tools engineers use to design controllers for mechanical, electrical, and aerospace systems. It connects theory with real-world challenges, such as keeping aircraft stable or regulating industrial processes.
Widely used in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, "Feedback Control Theory" is considered a key reference for students and professionals in "control systems", "electrical engineering", and "systems engineering". Its blend of theory and application helps readers build a deep understanding of how feedback can be used to shape system behavior under uncertainty and changing conditions.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
Feedback Control Theory by John Doyle, Bruce Francis and Allen Tannenbaum
Publisher:
Macmillan Publishing Co.
Year:
1990
Pages:
219
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
0486469336
ISBN-13 #:
978-0486469331
License:
University Resource (Note: The authors copyrighted and have made it available for student use only)
Amazon:
Amazon
About the Author: John Doyle
The author John Doyle
and "Bruce A. Francis" are leading figures in modern "control theory", known for shaping the foundations of "feedback systems". Doyle, a professor at Caltech, is widely respected for his work in "robust control", optimization, and complex engineering systems, linking theory with real-world applications. Bruce A. Francis, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, is a pioneer of "robust stabilization" and mathematical system design. Together, their work emphasizes clarity, rigor, and practical insight, making "Feedback Control Theory" a landmark text in "engineering mathematics" and systems control.
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