Controllability of dynamical systems

The paper contains systems descriptions and fundamental results concerning the solution of the most popular linear continuous-time control models with constant coefficients. First, different kinds of stability are discussed. Next fundamental definitions of controllability both for finite-dimensional and infinite-dimensional systems are recalled and necessary and sufficient conditions for different kinds of controllability are formulated. Moreover, fundamental definitions of controllability both for finite-dimensional and infinite-dimensional control systems are presented and necessary and sufficient conditions for different kinds of controllability are given. Finally, concluding remarks and comments concerning possible extensions are presented.