Accession Number:

ADA043851

Title:

Are All Non-Linear Systems (Approx.) Bilinear,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

CALIFORNIA UNIV LOS ANGELES DEPT OF SYSTEM SCIENCE

Personal Author(s):

• Balakrishnan,A. V.

Report Date:

1977-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

There is a rumor going around in mathematical system theory circles that all non-linear systems are bilinear or nearly so. This note examines the case for such an assertion and finds it wanting and en passant, offers some comments on the current proliferation of mathematical literature on system theory.

Descriptors:

• *NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
• *MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
• LITERATURE SURVEYS
• APPROXIMATION(MATHEMATICS)
• SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Subject Categories:

• Numerical Mathematics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE