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Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems MSE 881 (3)
Analysis and design techniques for nonlinear systems with a focus on control applications. Dynamical systems and modelling equations. Describing functions. Lyapunov stability theory. Sliding mode control. Linearizing state feedback control. Applications of nonlinear control. Introduction to adaptive control. Recommended: MSE 381 and MSE 782 or their equivalents.