Engineering A question about optimal control

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The discussion revolves around optimal control equations, specifically questioning the derivation of the equations related to the Hamiltonian. A participant notes a potential error in the first equation regarding a missing division by two. They also seek clarification on how the second equation, u = -λ, was derived. The conversation shifts to exam experiences, with one participant expressing relief at finding answers and hoping for a good grade despite feeling absent-minded during an open book exam. The overall focus remains on understanding optimal control conditions and their implications in coursework.
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Now the first equation seems to be ##\dot{\lambda}=-H_{x}##, but they seem to forget to divide by two ##(3x^2+u^2)##, and the second equation, I am not sure how did they derive the second equation of ##u=-\lambda##? anyone here knows how?
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mad mathematician said:
and the second equation, I am not sure how did they derive the second equation of ##u=-\lambda##? anyone here knows how?

thanks!
There are two optimality conditions and one of them is a necessary condition for the optimal control input $$ \frac{\partial H}{\partial u}=0 $$.
 
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Gavran said:
There are two optimality conditions and one of them is a necessary condition for the optimal control input $$ \frac{\partial H}{\partial u}=0 $$.
Yeah, I know that. Forgot to reply that I found my answer... I hope to get a good grade in this course.
I tell you the exam was an open book; and I got so absent minded as to how to answer a few questions.
It's a pitty because the exam was really easy. (I had three exams this week in a row... phou :oldeek: ).
 
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