The theory of duality in systems with aftereffect (Q1070981)

Some problems of control and observation of linear dynamic systems with aftereffect, defined by differential and integral equations with deviating arguments are considered. The theory of duality for the problem of minimizing the Bolza convex functional on the trajectories of a functionally differentiable system of neutral type with a lag in the control, state, and velocity variables is developed. New concepts of controllability are introduced into the system with aftereffects and phase constraints, as well as dual concepts of ideal observability of their conjugate system of integral equations under conditions of incomplete information. The observability concepts introduced here are connected with the restitution of the generalized final state of the system containing minimum information to enable the future motion to be calculated uniquely. The schemes and results can be used in differential- game problems of dynamic systems with aftereffects.