Sparsity in Linear Dynamical Systems

Linear dynamical systems are widely used models in various control applications, and the control theory for linear systems is a well-studied field. However, many systems face constraints due to limited resources or underlying physical factors, which can be effectively modeled using the concept of sparsity. This chapter introduces the idea of sparsity in linear dynamical systems, highlights its significance across several applications, and provides an overview of the book’s content.