Title :
Causality theory in systems analysis
Author :
De Santis, Romano M.
Author_Institution :
Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Abstract :
An overview of recent results on basic causality structure properties, additive canonical decompositions, and the connections between these decompositions and other systems theorelic properties is given. Particular attention is devoted to the implications of causality properties in the solution of basic problems in feedback system analysis and optimal control.
Keywords :
Additives; Cause effect analysis; Control system analysis; Frequency response; Information analysis; Linear systems; Optimal control; Output feedback; Stability analysis; Sufficient conditions;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1976.10065