Introduction to nonlinear and adaptive systems

This chapter discusses typical nonlinearities and nonlinear behaviours, and introduces some basic concepts for nonlinear system analysis and control. Chapter Contents: 1.1 Nonlinear functions and nonlinearities 1.2 Common nonlinear systems behaviours 1.3 Stability and control of nonlinear systems Inspec keywords: control system analysis; adaptive control; nonlinear control systems; control nonlinearities Other keywords: nonlinearities; nonlinear control system; nonlinear system analysis; nonlinear behaviours; adaptive system Subjects: Nonlinear control systems; Self-adjusting control systems; Control system analysis and synthesis methods