Optimal control refers to a mathematical and engineering discipline that deals with finding a control policy for a dynamic system to optimize a certain performance criterion. The goal is to determine the control inputs that will minimize (or maximize) a particular objective, which often involves the system's state over time. ### Key Concepts of Optimal Control: 1. **Dynamic Systems**: These are systems that evolve over time according to specific rules, often governed by differential or difference equations.
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