Basic aspects of the subject and methodology for a new and rapidly developing area of research that has emerged at the intersection of physics and control theory (cybernetics) and emphasizes the application of cybernetic methods to the study of physical systems are reviewed. Speed-gradient and Hamiltonian solutions for energy control problems in conservative and dissipative systems are presented. Application examples such as the Kapitza pendulum, controlled overcoming of a potential barrier, and controlling coupled oscillators and molecular systems are presented. A speed-gradient approach to modeling the dynamics of physical systems is discussed.

PACS: 02.30.Yy, 05.45.Gg, 05.45.Xt, 32.80.Qk, 45.80.+r (all) DOI: 10.1070/PU2005v048n02ABEH002047 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2005/2/a/ 000229667900001 2005PhyU...48..103F Citation: Fradkov A L "Application of cybernetic methods in physics" Phys. Usp. 48 103–127 (2005) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS) MedlineRefWorks PT Journal Article TI Application of cybernetic methods in physics AU Fradkov A L FAU Fradkov AL DP 10 Feb, 2005 TA Phys. Usp. VI 48 IP 2 PG 103-127 RX 10.1070/PU2005v048n02ABEH002047 URL https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2005/2/a/ SO Phys. Usp. 2005 Feb 10;48(2):103-127 Оригинал: Фрадков А Л «О применении кибернетических методов в физике» УФН 175 113–138 (2005); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0175.200502a.0113