control theory
Noun
Meaning
control theory (countable and uncountable, plural control theories)
An interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems.
Examples
Control theory has also been used to decipher the neural mechanism that directs cognitive states. citation Decentralized systems control main When the system is controlled by multiple controllers, the problem is one of decentralized control.
Control theory made significant strides in the next 100 years.
Control theory main There are two major divisions in control theory, namely, classical and modern, which have direct implications over the control engineering applications.