M0SRG Sub-Riemannian geometry and geometric control theory

Faculty of Science
spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Jan Slovák, DrSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jan Slovák, DrSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Basic knowledge of elements of Mathematical Analysis (including vector fields, tensors, some Lie theory).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives (in Czech)
Survey on geometric methods in control theory covering basic results and several examples of typical models.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
The graduates should be able to start reading literature or even iniciate their own research projects on the borderline of control theory and differential geometry.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • We shall follow the relevant chapters from the preprint of the book by Agrachev, Barilari, and Boscain (as of November 2017), complemented by other sources.
Teaching methods (in Czech)
standard lectures with active participation of the audience, plus individual partial projects run by the participants.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Standard final discussion during an oral exam.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught every week.
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