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# Optimal Control Theory: An Introduction (Dover Books on Electrical Engineering)

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Review: They use the notations of modern mathematics like set theory that I never learned the first time ... - Some books on Optimal Control seem to be written for people who have been studying it and using it for decades. They use the notations of modern mathematics like set theory that I never learned the first time around. This book is different. It's an excellent introduction for those of us who know math, including vector and matrix calculus, but don't "speak the lingo" of professionals in the field. I've been looking for decades for a book that speaks MY language, and doesn't try to snow me with a lot of lemmas and proofs. I think I've found it.
Review: The Book is Exceptional! - The front cover is messed up! But the book, what shall i say, Exceptional! This is one of the best books that I have read on control theory. The author has done an amazing job by writing in a lucid but complete fashion. Gone are the days when people knew how to write books that could be unterstood easily. Pure classic!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0486434842 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #150,874 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Cybernetics (Books) #4,076 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (134) |
| Dimensions  | 5.4 x 1 x 8.3 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 048632432X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0486434841 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Dover Books on Electrical Engineering |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | April 30, 2004 |
| Publisher  | Dover Publications |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They use the notations of modern mathematics like set theory that I never learned the first time ...
*by J***W on August 27, 2014*

Some books on Optimal Control seem to be written for people who have been studying it and using it for decades. They use the notations of modern mathematics like set theory that I never learned the first time around. This book is different. It's an excellent introduction for those of us who know math, including vector and matrix calculus, but don't "speak the lingo" of professionals in the field. I've been looking for decades for a book that speaks MY language, and doesn't try to snow me with a lot of lemmas and proofs. I think I've found it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Book is Exceptional!
*by N***Y on October 21, 2020*

The front cover is messed up! But the book, what shall i say, Exceptional! This is one of the best books that I have read on control theory. The author has done an amazing job by writing in a lucid but complete fashion. Gone are the days when people knew how to write books that could be unterstood easily. Pure classic!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic that never goes out of style
*by J***N on April 18, 2006*

My professor chose this book to use in an Optimal Control class partly because it is very affordable. On top of that, its contents are superb, giving very clear explanations of the fundamental principles underlying Optimal Control for nonlinear/linear systems. Despite its long history, I would think that all material are still relevant, although there are available more "modern" numerical techniques (nonetheless, it's still always good to know how things were done "back in those days"). I would grade this as a must-have for the beginning student in Optimal Control. I have always been a fan of Dover books, publishing quality books at rock bottom prices. This one has just reinforced my liking of Dover Publishing.

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