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The theory of equivalence of Pfaffian systems and input systems under feedback

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The Theory of equivalence of exterior differential systems is applied to study canonical forms under feedback for nonlinear systems in differential equation, state-space forms.

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Supported by Ames Research Center (NASA), Grant NSG-2404, U.S. Army Research Office. Contract #IL161102BH57-03 MATH, NSF MCS8003227.

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Hermann, R. The theory of equivalence of Pfaffian systems and input systems under feedback. Math. Systems Theory 15, 343–356 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01786990

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