Abstract
We present a solution to the minimum time control problem for a classical harmonic oscillator to reach a target energy ET from a given initial state (qi, pi) by controlling its frequency ω, ωmin ≤ ω ≤ ωmax. A brief synopsis of optimal control theory is included and the solution for the harmonic oscillator problem is used to illustrate the theory.
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Journal of Physics |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 827-843 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISSN | 0143-0807 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2011 |