SF2852 Optimal Control Theory 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
51870
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Dynamic programming in continuous and discrete time.
- Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation.
- Theory of ordinary differential equations.
- The Pontryagin maximum principle.
- Linear quadratic optimization.
- Infinite horizon optimal control problems.
- Model predictive control.
- Numerical methods for optimal control problems.
Intended learning outcomes
To pass the course, the student shall be able to do the following:
- Formulate optimal control problems on standard form from specifications on dynamics, constraints and control objective. In addition, be able to explain how various control objectives affect the optimal performance.
- Use the methods in the course to design closed loop and open loop controllers for optimal control problems.
- Apply the methods given in the course to solve example problems and use computational software to solve realistic problems numerically.
To receive the highest grade, the student shall in addition be able to do the following:
- Combine and explain the tools of the course and apply them to more complex problems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- English B / English 6
- Completed basic course in optimization (SF1811, SF1861 or equivalent)
- Completed basic course in mathematical statistics (SF1914, SF1918, SF1922 or equivalent)
- Completed basic course in numerical analysis (SF1544, SF1545 or equivalent)
- Completed basic course in differential equations (SF1633, SF1683 or equivalent).
Recommended prerequisites
A completed course in control theory.
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- HEM2 - Homework, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Written exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.