Dynamical Inverse Problems: Theory and Application

The papers in this volume present an overview of the general aspects and practical applications of dynamic inverse methods, through the interaction of several topics, ranging from classical and advanced inverse problems in vibration, isospectral systems, dynamic methods for structural identification, active vibration control and damage detection, imaging shear stiffness in biological tissues, wave propagation, to computational and experimental aspects relevant for engineering problems.

Presentation of the general ideas of the classical inversion methods help the reader to learn quickly Attention is paid both to the mathematical and engineering aspects of inverse dynamical problems A special chapter introduces the reader to the Boundary Control Method in dynamics

Klappentext
The papers in this volume present an overview of the gerneral aspects and practical applications of dynamic inverse methods, through the interaction of several topics, ranging from classical and advanced inverse problems in vibration, isospectral systems, dynamic methods for structural identification, active vibration control and damage detection, imaging shear stiffness in biological tissues, wave propagation, to computational and experimental aspects relevant for engineering problems.

Inhalt
G.M.L. Gladwell: Matrix inverse eigenvalue problems. - A. Morassi: An introduction to classical inverse eigenvalue problems. - N. Röhrl: A least squares functional for solving inverse Sturm-Liouville problems. - M.I. Belishev: Boundary control method in dynamical inverse problems -- an introductory course. - F. Vestroni, A. Pau: Dynamic characterization and damage identification. - J.E. Mottershead, M.G. Tehrani, Y.M. Ram: Eigenvalue assignment problems in vibration using measured receptances: passive modification and active control. - A.A. Oberai, P.E. Barbone: Solution of inverse problems in biomechanical imaging.