A Port-Hamiltonian system is a mathematical framework used to model physical systems, describe their dynamic behavior, and analyze their stability and control. Port-Hamiltonian systems are founded on a geometric structure that emphasizes the importance of the total energy, the interconnection pattern, and system dissipation. This concept has established the Port-Hamiltonian framework as a unified framework for modeling, analyzing, and controlling a diverse range of applications across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines.
Specifically, the emphasis on energy storage and flow within a system provides a comprehensive understating of the system’s behavior, which is fundamental in mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics. Moreover, designing passivity-based controllers and ensuring system stability is inherent to the energy-based nature of port-Hamiltonian systems.
In this context, there are several open research issues today. On one hand, there is a need to extend the theory of Port-Hamiltonian systems to include more complex and highly nonlinear systems that do not have a simple energy-based representation. On the other hand, the modeling of hybrid systems, combining discrete and continuous dynamics, with complex interconnections involving various energy domains presents new research possibilities.
Developing practical hardware and software tools, such as libraries or simulation platforms, implementing Port-Hamiltonian systems is a vital aspect in closing the gap between theory and practice. In this regard, demonstrating the benefits of port-Hamiltonian systems in real-world implementations, such as smart grids, manufacturing, or transportation, remains an open research area. Furthermore, developing Port-Hamiltonian laboratories can provide a structured framework for comprehending physical systems and their interconnections.
Finally, data-driven techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are emerging areas that can be incorporated into Port-Hamiltonian modeling and control to enhance adaptability and robustness.
This Research Topic is dedicated to uniting researchers and experts in the field to present and discuss the latest advancements in Port-Hamiltonian systems and their applications. The aim of this Research Topic is to present recent advances and challenges in the theory and applications of port-Hamiltonian systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Modeling and analysis of port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Control and stabilization of port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Passivity properties and passivity-based control approaches.
• Hybrid systems and interconnected port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Applications of port-Hamiltonian systems in robotics, energy systems, mechanics, electronics, fluid dynamics, etc.
• Hardware and software tools for port-Hamiltonian system design.
• Artificial intelligence in port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Port-Hamiltonian systems in the context of quantum mechanics.
Keywords:
Port-Hamiltonian Systems, Passivity, Stability Analysis, Numerical Methods, Nonlinear Systems, Interconnection Structure, Distributed Parameter Systems
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
A Port-Hamiltonian system is a mathematical framework used to model physical systems, describe their dynamic behavior, and analyze their stability and control. Port-Hamiltonian systems are founded on a geometric structure that emphasizes the importance of the total energy, the interconnection pattern, and system dissipation. This concept has established the Port-Hamiltonian framework as a unified framework for modeling, analyzing, and controlling a diverse range of applications across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines.
Specifically, the emphasis on energy storage and flow within a system provides a comprehensive understating of the system’s behavior, which is fundamental in mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics. Moreover, designing passivity-based controllers and ensuring system stability is inherent to the energy-based nature of port-Hamiltonian systems.
In this context, there are several open research issues today. On one hand, there is a need to extend the theory of Port-Hamiltonian systems to include more complex and highly nonlinear systems that do not have a simple energy-based representation. On the other hand, the modeling of hybrid systems, combining discrete and continuous dynamics, with complex interconnections involving various energy domains presents new research possibilities.
Developing practical hardware and software tools, such as libraries or simulation platforms, implementing Port-Hamiltonian systems is a vital aspect in closing the gap between theory and practice. In this regard, demonstrating the benefits of port-Hamiltonian systems in real-world implementations, such as smart grids, manufacturing, or transportation, remains an open research area. Furthermore, developing Port-Hamiltonian laboratories can provide a structured framework for comprehending physical systems and their interconnections.
Finally, data-driven techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are emerging areas that can be incorporated into Port-Hamiltonian modeling and control to enhance adaptability and robustness.
This Research Topic is dedicated to uniting researchers and experts in the field to present and discuss the latest advancements in Port-Hamiltonian systems and their applications. The aim of this Research Topic is to present recent advances and challenges in the theory and applications of port-Hamiltonian systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Modeling and analysis of port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Control and stabilization of port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Passivity properties and passivity-based control approaches.
• Hybrid systems and interconnected port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Applications of port-Hamiltonian systems in robotics, energy systems, mechanics, electronics, fluid dynamics, etc.
• Hardware and software tools for port-Hamiltonian system design.
• Artificial intelligence in port-Hamiltonian systems.
• Port-Hamiltonian systems in the context of quantum mechanics.
Keywords:
Port-Hamiltonian Systems, Passivity, Stability Analysis, Numerical Methods, Nonlinear Systems, Interconnection Structure, Distributed Parameter Systems
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.