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EPSRC Reference: EP/E02761X/1
Title: Global stability and robustness analysis of oscillators with application to biology and robotics
Principal Investigator: Goncalves, Dr J
Other Investigators:
Webb, Professor AAR
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Department: Engineering
Organisation: University of Cambridge
Scheme: Standard Research
Starts: 01 January 2007 Ends: 31 December 2009 Value (£): 295,732
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Control Engineering Theoretical biology
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No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
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In this research project, we propose the creation of two new global analysis methodologies which can be seen as part of a first set of elements and tools for obtaining a general system theory for oscillators. These methodologies will then be used to implement two algorithms aimed at numerically proving existence and global asymptotic stability of limit cycle oscillations generated by complex (high dimensional) models of oscillators, and at studying their robustness and parameter sensitivity. The new methodologies that we propose to explore in depth in this project will rely on the recent research results of the PI and the RA. The first methodology will generalise the piecewise linear systems numerical analysis methodology developed by the PI. On the other hand, the second methodology will explore the possibility of reformulating all dissipativity conditions appearing in the passive oscillator theorems proposed by the RA in terms of Integral Quadratic Constraints for which efficient numerical verification algorithms already exist.
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