Symmetry and Asymmetry in Control Science
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nonlinear control theory; mechatronics; optimal control
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry and asymmetry are key concepts in control science, particularly in the analysis and design of nonlinear control systems. Symmetry often simplifies system modeling, enabling the use of energy-based methods and geometric control theory to derive elegant solutions. In contrast, asymmetry reflects the complexity of real-world systems, where energy dissipation, external disturbances, and structural irregularities must be addressed. Control theory leverages both perspectives: symmetrical properties can enhance stability and predictability, while asymmetrical features allow for adaptability and robustness. In nonlinear control, asymmetry is essential for handling bifurcations, limit cycles, and chaotic behavior. Moreover, energy-based control approaches, such as passivity and port-Hamiltonian frameworks, rely on identifying symmetrical structures to ensure energy conservation and system stability. These principles are crucial in applications ranging from robotics, vehicles, aerospace, smart grids and biomedical systems, where precise and resilient control is vital.
This Special Issue aims to collect research articles that explore recent advances in the role of symmetry and asymmetry, as well as the procedures applied in control systems. This Special Issue will address a broad spectrum of scientific topics, including symmetry, asymmetry, modeling, advanced methods for controller design, numerical simulation, and control applications. Solutions grounded in symmetry, asymmetry, and their associated procedures represent some of the most effective approaches for enhancing the design of modern controllers in order to improve control performance.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Symmetry in linear and nonlinear control systems;
- Asymmetry and system robustness;
- Energy-based control methods;
- Passivity systems;
- Modelling, simulation and control of processes and energy systems;
- Identification methods;
- Adaptive control in asymmetric systems;
- Estimation and identification systems.
Dr. Guillermo Becerra-Nunez
Dr. Jesús David Avilés
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry in linear and nonlinear control systems
- asymmetry and system robustness
- energy-based control methods
- passivity systems
- modelling, simulation and control of processes and energy systems
- identification methods
- adaptive control in asymmetric systems
- estimation and identification systems
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