control theory for linear systems deals with the mathematical theory of feedback control of linear systems. it treats a wide range of control synthesis problems for linear state space systems with inputs and outputs. the book provides a treatment of these problems using state space methods, often with a geometric flavour. its subject matter ranges from controllability and observability, stabilization, disturbance decoupling, and tracking and regulation, to linear quadratic regulation, h2 and h-infinity control, and robust stabilization. each chapter of the book contains a series of exercises, intended to increase the readers understanding of the material. often, these exercises generalize and extend the material treated in the regular text.