Feedback Control Theorem

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Course Introduction

This course introduces the foundational theorem(s) and practical design principles of feedback control. Topics include modeling and linearization, stability and performance analysis, frequency-domain design, state-space methods, observer-based control, robustness margins, and implementation considerations.

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Lecture Topic Lecture Note Homework
Lecture 01 Course overview; feedback concepts; examples Download Note Download HW
Lecture 02 System modeling; transfer functions; block diagrams Download Note Download HW
Lecture 03 Time-domain analysis; transient response; steady-state error Download Note Download HW
Lecture 04 Stability fundamentals; Routh–Hurwitz criterion Download Note Download HW
Lecture 05 Root locus design; controller shaping Download Note Download HW
Lecture 06 Frequency response; Bode plots; gain/phase margins Download Note Download HW
Lecture 07 Nyquist criterion; loop shaping for robustness Download Note Download HW
Lecture 08 PID design & tuning; practical considerations Download Note Download HW
Lecture 09 State-space modeling; controllability/observability Download Note Download HW
Lecture 10 State feedback; pole placement; LQR basics Download Note Download HW
Lecture 11 Observers; Kalman filter overview; output feedback Download Note Download HW
Lecture 12 Robust control summary; implementation & case studies Download Note Download HW