Automatic Control Theory (Second Edition) (University Textbook)

Author: Yu Xining, Liu Hongjun (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is based on the 1995 edition of "Automatic Control Theory" edited by Professor Jin Weigang, summarizing years of teaching experience and written in accordance with the teaching syllabus for "Automatic Control Theory" formulated in 1999. It consists of three main parts: fundamental knowledge of classical control theory, control theory experiments, and computer-aided analysis and design of control systems. The purpose of this book is to provide concise content with a focus on key points, emphasize clarity and gradual progression in line with teaching principles, foster inspiration for self-study, and highlight physical concepts while strengthening the connection between theory and practice. Through these methods, readers will understand the physical significance of control system performance analysis. Additionally, the book includes content on computer-aided analysis and design of control systems, enabling readers to master an efficient tool while studying theoretical knowledge, reducing the burden of tedious calculations. This allows readers to focus their efforts on fundamental issues, deepen their understanding of control theory, master various analytical methods of control theory, and apply them to solve practical engineering problems. The book is divided into ten chapters, with Chapters 1 to 6 primarily covering linear control theory, as well as time-domain analysis, root locus analysis, and frequency-domain analysis for analyzing and designing control systems. Chapter 7 briefly introduces the analysis methods of nonlinear control systems, Chapter 8 discusses the analysis methods of discrete control systems, Chapter 9 provides a guidebook for four typical experiments, and Chapter 10 offers a guidebook for using MATLAB as a computational simulation tool for system-aided analysis and design. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in control-related majors in engineering colleges, as well as for faculty and engineering technicians engaged in automation.