Stabilization, tracking and disturbance rejection in linear multivariable distributed systems

The paper describes the algebra ß(¿0) of transfer functions of distributed systems; ß(¿0) generalizes the algebra of proper rational functions [see, e.g. 7,8]. The first theorem generalizes for the distributed case a result of Youla et al. [10]: any plant ¿ can be stabilized by pre-or post-compensation and the closed-loop natural frequencies can be preassigned in C¿ 0+, the domain of definition of ¿. The second theorem generalizes for the distributed case the known results of the lumped case [for a detailed review, see 10]: stabilization and asymptotically zero tracking-error can be achieved by a precompensator with elements in ß (¿0). Furthermore, the stabilization and tracking is robust.