On the geometric structure of Hamiltonian systems with ports (Q1049610)

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On the geometric structure of Hamiltonian systems with ports
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    On the geometric structure of Hamiltonian systems with ports (English)
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    13 January 2010
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    The geometric theory of Hamiltonian systems with ports is considered. It is shown that the state space of a mechanical system should be modeled by a manifold \(M\) endowed with a Dirac structure in a Courant algebroid. Conditions to guarantee the integrability of almost Dirac structures induced by closing ports or by power-conserving interconnections are obtained. These conditions are formulated in terms of the covariant Schouten bracket.
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    Dirac structure
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    Courant algebroid
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    covariant Schouten bracket
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