244 research outputs found
The squares of the Laplacian-Dirichlet eigenfunctions are generically linearly independent
The paper deals with the genericity of domain-dependent spectral properties
of the Laplacian-Dirichlet operator. In particular we prove that, generically,
the squares of the eigenfunctions form a free family. We also show that the
spectrum is generically non-resonant. The results are obtained by applying
global perturbations of the domains and exploiting analytic perturbation
properties. The work is motivated by two applications: an existence result for
the problem of maximizing the rate of exponential decay of a damped membrane
and an approximate controllability result for the bilinear Schr\"odinger
equation
Local controllability of 1D linear and nonlinear Schr\"odinger equations with bilinear control
We consider a linear Schr\"odinger equation, on a bounded interval, with
bilinear control, that represents a quantum particle in an electric field (the
control). We prove the controllability of this system, in any positive time,
locally around the ground state. Similar results were proved for particular
models (by the first author and with J.M. Coron), in non optimal spaces, in
long time and the proof relied on the Nash-Moser implicit function theorem in
order to deal with an a priori loss of regularity. In this article, the model
is more general, the spaces are optimal, there is no restriction on the time
and the proof relies on the classical inverse mapping theorem. A hidden
regularizing effect is emphasized, showing there is actually no loss of
regularity. Then, the same strategy is applied to nonlinear Schr\"odinger
equations and nonlinear wave equations, showing that the method works for a
wide range of bilinear control systems
Unique continuation property and control for the Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation on the torus
We consider the Benjamin-Bona-Mahony (BBM) equation on the one dimensional
torus T = R/(2{\pi}Z). We prove a Unique Continuation Property (UCP) for small
data in H^1(T) with nonnegative zero means. Next we extend the UCP to certain
BBM-like equations, including the equal width wave equation and the KdV-BBM
equation. Applications to the stabilization of the above equations are given.
In particular, we show that when an internal control acting on a moving
interval is applied in BBM equation, then a semiglobal exponential
stabilization can be derived in H^s(T) for any s \geq 1. Furthermore, we prove
that the BBM equation with a moving control is also locally exactly
controllable in H^s(T) for any s \geq 0 and globally exactly controllable in H
s (T) for any s \geq 1
Eigenstructure assignment in vibrating systems through active and passive approaches
The dynamic behaviour of a vibrating system depends on its eigenstructure, which consists of the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors. In fact, eigenvalues define natural frequencies, damping and settling time, while eigenvectors define the spatial distribution of vibrations, i.e. the mode shape, and also affect the sensitivity of eigenvalues with respect to the system parameters.
Therefore, eigenstructure assignment, which is aimed at modifying the system in such a way that it features the desired set of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, is of fundamental importance in mechanical design. However, similarly to several other inverse problems, eigenstructure assignment is inherently challenging, due to its ill-posed nature. Despite the recent advancements of the state of the art in eigenstructure assignment, in fact, there are still important open issues.
The available methods for eigenstructure assignment can be grouped into two classes: passive approaches, which consist in modifying the physical parameters of the system, and active approaches, which consist in employing actuators and sensors to exert suitable control forces as determined by a specified control law. Since both these approaches have advantages and drawbacks, it is important to choose the most appropriate strategy for the application of interest.
In the present thesis, in fact, are collected passive, active, and even hybrid methods, in which active and passive techniques are concurrently employed. All the methods proposed in the thesis are aimed at solving open issues that emerged from the literature and which have applicative relevance, as well as theoretical. In contrast to several state-of-the-art methods, in fact, the proposed ones implement strategies that enable to ensure that the computed solutions are meaningful and feasible. Moreover, given that in modern mechanical design large-scale systems are increasingly common, computational issues have become a major concern and thus have been adequately addressed in the thesis.
The proposed methods have been developed to be general and broadly applicable. In order to demonstrate the versatility of the methods, in the thesis it is provided an extensive numerical assessment, hence diverse test-cases have been used for validation purposes. In order to evaluate without bias the performances of the proposed methods, it has been chosen to employ well-established benchmarks from the literature. Moreover, selected experimental applications are presented in the thesis, in order to determine the capabilities of the developed methods when critically challenged.
Given the focus on these issues, it is expected that the methods here proposed can constitute effective tools to improve the dynamic behaviour of vibrating systems and it is hoped that the present work could contribute to spread the use of eigenstructure assignment in the solution of engineering design problems
Aeronautical Engineering: A special bibliography, supplement 60
This bibliography lists 284 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in July 1975
Modelling and Inverse Problems of Control for Distributed Parameter Systems; Proceedings of IFIP(W.G. 7.2)-IIASA Conference, July 24-28, 1989
The techniques of solving inverse problems that arise in the estimation and control of distributed parameter systems in the face of uncertainty as well as the applications of these to mathematical modelling for problems of applied system analysis (environmental issues, technological processes, biomathematical models, mathematical economy and other fields) are among the major topics of research at the Dynamic Systems Project of the Systems and Decision Sciences (SDS) Program at IIASA.
In July 1989 the SDS Program was a coorganizer of a regular IFIP (WG 7.2) conference on Modelling and Inverse Problems of Control for Distributed Parameter Systems that was held at IIASA, and was attended by a number of prominent theorists and practitioners. One of the main purpose of this meeting was to review recent developments and perspectives in this field. The proceedings are presented in this volume
SPS flexible system control assessment analysis
Active control of the Satellite Power System (SPS0, a large mechanically flexible aerospace structure is addressed. The control algorithm is the principle component in the feedback link from sensors to actuators. An analysis of the interaction of the SPS structure and its active control system is presented
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