Fuzzy control. Fundamentals, stability and design of fuzzy controllers. (Q2496464)

This is a comprehensive book on fuzzy control, written from the perspective of a vast experience in the field of control theory and practice. The volume is structured as a main part including five chapters (Fundamentals of fuzzy systems, Fundamentals of control theory, Design of fuzzy controllers, Stability analysis of fuzzy controllers, Parametrization and optimization of fuzzy controllers), followed by a group of appendices concerning the mathematics used in the main part (Laplace transformation, Non-minimum phase systems, Norms, Lyapunov equation, Lie derivative, Positive real systems, Linear matrix inequalities). Throughout the five chapters of the text, the concepts and their usage are generously illustrated by relevant examples. The presence of a chapter entirely devoted to the fundamentals of control theory represents a valuable strategy from the didactic point of view; it facilitates a deeper understanding of fuzzy control for the readers unfamiliar with the key topics of classical control. The logical arrangement of the material makes it equally suitable for self-study and teaching support at a postgraduate level. The book is highly recommended to researchers, students and application engineers interested in designing or implementing fuzzy controllers.