MATH319 Slides

147 Stability problem

Problem

Given a SISO system with rational transfer function G, can we find a rational controller -K such that

T=(I+G⁢K)-1⁢G

is stable rational? i) When G=p/q is strictly proper and stable, Nyquist’s criterion is useful, especially for K=1, the constant negative feedback loop.

ii) Next we consider G⁢(s)=p⁢(s)/q⁢(s) with p⁢(s),q⁢(s)∈𝐂⁢[s], where G is possibly unstable, and look for controllers of specific forms. When K=0, we talk about the open loop system.

iii) Later we work with G⁢(s)=P⁢(s)/Q⁢(s) where P⁢(s),Q⁢(s)∈𝒮 to obtain the general result.