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Downloadable Books

Linear Optimal Control Systems by H. Kwakernaak and R. Sivan
    Content List and Front Matter Download
    Chapter 1. Elements of Linear System Theory Download
    Chapter 2. Analysis of Linear Control Systems Download
    Chapter 3. Optimal Linear State Feedback Control Systems Download
    Chapter 4. Optimal Linear Reconstruction of the State Download
    Chapter 5. Optimal Linear Output Feedback Control Systems Download
    Chapter 6. Linear Optimal Control Theory for Discrete-Time Systems Download
    References, Author Index and Subject Index Download