Pengchao Lv , Junjie Huang , Bo Liu , Housheng Su , Alatancang Chen
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Abstract
This paper focuses on the target controllability of multi-agent networks (MANs). The system matrix can be transformed into a simpler form through node partition properly, and then some results are presented to judge the target controllability of MANs by calculating the left Jordan chain (LJC) of the Laplacian matrix. It is shown that the MAN is target controllable if the target nodes (agents) are made up of all the leaders. Finally, several examples and simulations are provided to verify the correctness of obtained results.
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Founded in 1981 by two of the pre-eminent control theorists, Roger Brockett and Jan Willems, Systems & Control Letters is one of the leading journals in the field of control theory. The aim of the journal is to allow dissemination of relatively concise but highly original contributions whose high initial quality enables a relatively rapid review process. All aspects of the fields of systems and control are covered, especially mathematically-oriented and theoretical papers that have a clear relevance to engineering, physical and biological sciences, and even economics. Application-oriented papers with sophisticated and rigorous mathematical elements are also welcome.