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This chapter gives an introduction to the use of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) in control. LMI problems are defined and tools described for transforming matrix inequality problems into a suitable LMI-format for solution. Several examples explain the use of these fundamental tools.

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Herrmann, G., Turner, M.C., Postlethwaite, I. (2007). Linear Matrix Inequalities in Control . In: Turner, M.C., Bates, D.G. (eds) Mathematical Methods for Robust and Nonlinear Control. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, vol 367. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-025-4_4

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