Positive Linear Systems: Theory and Applications

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Lorenzo Farina (University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy) Sergio Rinaldi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)

Positive Linear Systems

Theory and Applications

Lorenzo Farina (University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy), Sergio Rinaldi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)

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English

Wiley-Interscience
19 June 2000

Cybernetics & systems theory; Mathematics; Algebra; Automatic control engineering

Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts

A complete study on an important class of linear dynamicalsystems-positive linear systems

One of the most often-encountered systems in nearly all areas ofscience and technology, positive linear systems is a specific butremarkable and fascinating class. Renowned scientists LorenzoFarina and Sergio Rinaldi introduce readers to the world ofpositive linear systems in their rigorous but highly accessiblebook, rich in applications, examples, and figures.

This professional reference is divided into three main parts: Thefirst part contains the definitions and basic properties ofpositive linear systems. The second part, following the theoreticalexposition, reports the main conceptual results, consideringapplicable examples taken from a number of widely used models. Thethird part is devoted to the study of some classes of positivelinear systems of particular relevance in applications (such as theLeontief model, the Leslie model, the Markov chains, thecompartmental systems, and the queueing systems). Readers familiarwith linear algebra and linear systems theory will appreciate theway arguments are treated and presented.

Extraordinarily comprehensive, Positive Linear Systemsfeatures:
* Applications from a variety of backgrounds including modeling,control engineering, computer science, demography, economics,bioengineering, chemistry, and ecology
* References and annotated bibliographies throughout the book
* Two appendices concerning linear algebra and linear systemstheory for readers unfamiliar with the mathematics used

Farina and Rinaldi make no effort to hide their enthusiasm for thetopics presented, making Positive Linear Systems: Theory andApplications an indispensable resource for researchers andprofessionals in a broad range of fields.

By: Lorenzo Farina (University of Rome La Sapienza Italy), Sergio Rinaldi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
Imprint: Wiley-Interscience
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 587g
ISBN: 9780471384564
ISBN 10: 0471384569
Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts
Pages: 318
Publication Date: 19 June 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

DEFINITIONS. Definitions and Conditions of Positivity. Influence Graphs. Irreducibility, Excitability and Transparency. PROPERTIES. Stability. Spectral Characterization of Irreducible Systems. Positivity of Equilibria. Reachability and Observability. Realization. Minimum Phase. Interconnected Systems. APPLICATIONS. Input-Output Analysis. Age-Structured Population Models. Markov Chains. Compartmental Systems. Queueing Systems. Conclusions. Annotated Bibliography. Bibliography. Appendices. Index.

"LORENZO FARINA, PhD, is Associate Professor of Modeling and Simulation, Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica, Universita di Roma ""La Sapienza,"" Italy. SERGIO RINALDI, PhD, is Full Professor of Systems Theory, Dipartimento di Elettronica e Informazione, Politecnico di Milano, Italy."

Reviews for Positive Linear Systems: Theory and Applications

Explores a class of linear dynamical systems called positivelinear systems whose state variables take only non-negativevalues. (SciTech Book News,Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000) The exposition of the topics is consistent and clear. The book isaddressed to graduate students, scientists and engineers incontrol. (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001g) This book gives an interesting overview of results regardingsingle-input single-output, time-invariant, finite-dimensionallinear poitive systems. (Mathematical Reviews, 2001g:93001) There are lots of things to like about this book. In particular, Iliked the appendix on element so f linear systems theory.... Thenthere is the clear enthusiasm of the authors for thesubject...useful for self study or as a supplement in a moreadvanced course... (SIAM Review, Vol. 43, No. 3) Very well-written and well-organized suitable for students whohave had a first course in differential equations. (AmericanMathematical Monthly, January 2002) ...the authors really succeed in conveying their enthusiasm andthe flavor of the subject... (Zentralblatt Math, Vol.988, No.13,2002)