Roger W. Brockett is a prominent American mathematician and engineer known for his work in the fields of systems theory, control theory, and applied mathematics. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of linear and nonlinear systems, as well as to the mathematical foundations of control systems. Brockett is particularly recognized for introducing concepts such as Brockett's necessary conditions for optimal control, which are foundational in the study of optimal control problems.
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