The status of optimal control theory and applications for deterministic systems

The purpose of this paper is to present some recent developments in the field of deterministic optimal control. Topics dealing with advances in the theory, as well as with applications of the theory to problems of engineering interest, will be discussed. A selected list of references is also included.

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