Computing controllability of systems on SO(n) over graphs

Jr Shin Li, Wei Zhang, Liang Wang

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a new algebraic framework that provides an effective approach to investigate controllability of systems defined on the special orthogonal group. The central idea is to map Lie bracket operations of the vector fields governing the system dynamics to permutation multiplications in a symmetric group, so that controllability and controllable submanifolds can be characterized by permutation cycles. This new notion enables a visualization of controllability analysis over an undirected graph and facilitates the design of efficient computational algorithms to examine controllability and identify the controllable submanifold by computing permutation cycles. Furthermore, the developed methodology reveals the relationship between controllability of a system and connectivity of the associated graph, which renders a transparent way to understand controllability over graphs. The method is directly applicable to characterize the degree of controllability and reachability of systems defined on compact Lie groups and on graphs, such as quantum networks, multi-Agent systems, and Markov chains.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 56th Annual Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages5511-5516
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509028733
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 28 2017
Event56th IEEE Annual Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2017 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: Dec 12 2017Dec 15 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 56th Annual Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference56th IEEE Annual Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period12/12/1712/15/17

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