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Touch in Virtual Environments: Haptics and the Design of Interactive Systems

Computers & Technology

Hespanha, João P.

McLaughlin, Margaret L.

Sukhatme, Gaurav S.

Games & Strategy Guides

PRENTICE/HALL

Linear systems theory is the cornerstone of control theory and a well-established discipline that focuses on linear differential equations from the perspective of control and estimation. In this textbook, João Hespanha covers the key topics of the field in a unique lecture-style format, making the book easy to use for instructors and students. He looks at system representation, stability, controllability and state feedback, observability and state estimation, and realization theory. He provides the background for advanced modern control design techniques and feedback linearization, and examines advanced foundational topics such as multivariable poles and zeros, and LQG/LQR.
 The textbook presents only the most essential mathematical derivations, and places comments, discussion, and terminology in sidebars so that readers can follow the core material easily and without distraction. Annotated proofs with sidebars explain the techniques of proof construction, including contradiction, contraposition, cycles of implications to prove equivalence, and the difference between necessity and sufficiency. Annotated theoretical developments also use sidebars to discuss relevant commands available in MATLAB, allowing students to understand these important tools. The balanced chapters can each be covered in approximately two hours of lecture time, simplifying course planning and student review. Solutions to the theoretical and computational exercises are also available for instructors.
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 <li>Easy-to-use textbook in unique lecture-style format </li>
 <li>Sidebars explain topics in further detail </li>
 <li>Annotated proofs and discussions of MATLAB commands </li>
 <li>Balanced chapters can each be taught in two hours of course lecture </li>
 <li>Solutions to exercises available to instructors</li>
 
</ul>

Linear Systems Theory

Science & Math

Mathematics

Princeton University Press

Noncooperative Game Theory is aimed at students interested in using game theory as a design methodology for solving problems in engineering and computer science. João Hespanha shows that such design challenges can be analyzed through game theoretical perspectives that help to pinpoint each problem's essence: Who are the players? What are their goals? Will the solution to "the game" solve the original design problem? Using the fundamentals of game theory, Hespanha explores these issues and more.
The use of game theory in technology design is a recent development arising from the intrinsic limitations of classical optimization-based designs. In optimization, one attempts to find values for parameters that minimize suitably defined criteria―such as monetary cost, energy consumption, or heat generated. However, in most engineering applications, there is always some uncertainty as to how the selected parameters will affect the final objective. Through a sequential and easy-to-understand discussion, Hespanha examines how to make sure that the selection leads to acceptable performance, even in the presence of uncertainty―the unforgiving variable that can wreck engineering designs. Hespanha looks at such standard topics as zero-sum, non-zero-sum, and dynamics games and includes a MATLAB guide to coding.
Noncooperative Game Theory offers students a fresh way of approaching engineering and computer science applications. 
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<li>An introduction to game theory applications for students of engineering and computer science </li>
<li>Materials presented sequentially and in an easy-to-understand fashion</li>
<li>Topics explore zero-sum, non-zero-sum, and dynamics games</li>
<li>MATLAB commands are included</li>
</ul>

Noncooperative Game Theory: An Introduction for Engineers and Computer Scientists

Computer Science

A fully updated textbook on linear systems theory
Linear systems theory is the cornerstone of control theory and a well-established discipline that focuses on linear differential equations from the perspective of control and estimation. This updated second edition of Linear Systems Theory covers the subject's key topics in a unique lecture-style format, making the book easy to use for instructors and students. João Hespanha looks at system representation, stability, controllability and state feedback, observability and state estimation, and realization theory. He provides the background for advanced modern control design techniques and feedback linearization and examines advanced foundational topics, such as multivariable poles and zeros and LQG/LQR. 
The textbook presents only the most essential mathematical derivations and places comments, discussion, and terminology in sidebars so that readers can follow the core material easily and without distraction. Annotated proofs with sidebars explain the techniques of proof construction, including contradiction, contraposition, cycles of implications to prove equivalence, and the difference between necessity and sufficiency. Annotated theoretical developments also use sidebars to discuss relevant commands available in MATLAB, allowing students to understand these tools. This second edition contains a large number of new practice exercises with solutions. Based on typical problems, these exercises guide students to succinct and precise answers, helping to clarify issues and consolidate knowledge. The book's balanced chapters can each be covered in approximately two hours of lecture time, simplifying course planning and student review. 
<ul>
<li>Easy-to-use textbook in unique lecture-style format</li>
<li>Sidebars explain topics in further detail</li>
<li>Annotated proofs and discussions of MATLAB commands</li>
<li>Balanced chapters can each be taught in two hours of course lecture</li>
<li>New practice exercises with solutions included</li>
</ul>

Linear Systems Theory: Second Edition

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