{"product_id":"positive-linear-systems-theory-and-applications-hardback-9780471384564","title":"Positive Linear Systems; Theory and Applications (Hardback) 9780471384564","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePositive Linear Systems\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTheory and Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLorenzo Farina (Author), Sergio Rinaldi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471384564, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 10 July 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e24 x 16.4 x 2 cm, 0.587 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"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)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The exposition of the topics is consistent and clear. The book isaddressed to graduate students, scientists and engineers incontrol.\" (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001g)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book gives an interesting overview of results regardingsingle-input single-output, time-invariant, finite-dimensionallinear poitive systems.\" (Mathematical Reviews, 2001g:93001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"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)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Very well-written and well-organized suitable for students whohave had a first course in differential equations.\" (AmericanMathematical Monthly, January 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...the authors really succeed in conveying their enthusiasm andthe flavor of the subject...\" (Zentralblatt Math, Vol.988, No.13,2002)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA complete study on an important class of linear dynamicalsystems-positive linear systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Extraordinarily comprehensive, Positive Linear Systemsfeatures:\u003cbr\u003e * Applications from a variety of backgrounds including modeling,control engineering, computer science, demography, economics,bioengineering, chemistry, and ecology\u003cbr\u003e * References and annotated bibliographies throughout the book\u003cbr\u003e * Two appendices concerning linear algebra and linear systemstheory for readers unfamiliar with the mathematics used\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDEFINITIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Definitions and Conditions of Positivity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Influence Graphs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Irreducibility, Excitability and Transparency.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PROPERTIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spectral Characterization of Irreducible Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Positivity of Equilibria.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reachability and Observability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Realization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Minimum Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Interconnected Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPLICATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Input-Output Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Age-Structured Population Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Markov Chains.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Compartmental Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Queueing Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Annotated Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20%5BPB%5D%22\"\u003ePB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52293460689176,"sku":"9780471384564","price":120.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471384564.jpg?v=1781640191","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/positive-linear-systems-theory-and-applications-hardback-9780471384564","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}