Short Course on Hybrid Systems (2013)

Description:
The dynamical behavior of many real world systems is a subject to instantaneous changes. These systems constitute a rich class of dynamical systems commonly known as hybrid (dynamical) systems. They are governed by the evolution of differential equations and discrete transitions. Examples of hybrid systems are supermarket refrigeration controlled by turning on and off the expansion valves and compressors, power converters with switches between two RLC circuits, and walking robots with instantaneous impact with the ground.
In this introductory course, we will outline the foundation of hybrid systems. In particular, we will discuss modeling, the concept of a solution of a hybrid system. We will introduce the notion of stability together with the necessary and sufficient conditions for asymptotic stability.

Organizer:
Assistant Professor John Leth, Automation & Control, Aalborg University, jjl@es.aau.dk

Lecturers:
Assistant Professor John Leth, Automation & Control, Aalborg University
Professor Rafael Wisniewski, Automation & Control, Aalborg University

ECTS:
1

Time:
June 4-5, 2013

Place:
Aalborg University

Zip code:
9220

City:
Aalborg

Number of seats:
30

Deadline:
May 14, 2013


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