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Introduction to the course
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Introduction to nonlinear control systems
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Nonlinearity and nonlinear behaviours
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Linearization of nonlinear systems
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State-space (phase plane) analysis methods: isoclines, Lienard`s methods
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Classification of singularities
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Stability definitions
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Lyapunov`s second method Popov stability criterion
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Describing functions: equivalent linearization and oscillations in nonlinear feedback systems
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Feedback linearization
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Control methods developed for nonlinear systems
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Control methods developed for nonlinear systems
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Modeling and observe properties of nonlinear systems within Matlab/SIMULINK environment
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Concluding remarks
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