Aiming at the problem of unstable buffering process of electromagnetic buffer(EMB)under intensive impact load,a three-segment electromagnetic buffer is proposed.The inner tube and air-gap of EMB are divided into three...Aiming at the problem of unstable buffering process of electromagnetic buffer(EMB)under intensive impact load,a three-segment electromagnetic buffer is proposed.The inner tube and air-gap of EMB are divided into three segments.The finite element analysis and impact test results show that the resultant resistance force(RRF)curve has two hump-shaped peaks,which is the reason for the unstable buffering process.In order to stabilize the buffering process,a multi-objective optimization design method of EMB based on Nash game theory is proposed.Firstly,the optimization model is established by taking the two peaks of the RRF curve and the maximum buffer displacement as the optimization objectives.Secondly,the multi-objective optimization model is transformed into a game model by sensitivity analysis and fuzzy clustering.Then,a Nash equilibrium solution strategy of EMB Nash game model based on symmetric elitist information exchange is proposed,which integrates gene expression programming(GEP)surrogate model and genetic algorithm(GA)as an optimization solver.Finally,the Nash equilibrium of the game model is obtained.The results show that the smoothness of the RRF curve has been significantly improved,which proves the effectiveness of the game strategy.展开更多
In this paper, the state-feedback Nash game based mixed H2/H∞ design^（[1, 2]）has been extended for output feedback case. The algorithm is applied to control bioreactor system with a Laguerre-Wavelet Network（LWN）^...In this paper, the state-feedback Nash game based mixed H2/H∞ design^（[1, 2]）has been extended for output feedback case. The algorithm is applied to control bioreactor system with a Laguerre-Wavelet Network（LWN）^（[3, 4]）model of the bioreactor.This is achieved by using the LWN model as a deviation model and by successively linearising the deviation model along the state trajectory. For reducing the approximation error and to improve the controller performance, symbolic derivation algorithm, viz.,automatic differentiation is employed. A cautionary note is also given on the fragility of the output feedback mixed H2/H∞ model predictive controller^（[4, 5]）due to its sensitivity to its own parametric changes.展开更多
In this paper, the Nash equilibria for differential games with multiple players is studied. A method for solving the Riccati-type matrix differential equations for open-loop Nash strategy in linear quadratic game with...In this paper, the Nash equilibria for differential games with multiple players is studied. A method for solving the Riccati-type matrix differential equations for open-loop Nash strategy in linear quadratic game with multiple players is presented and analytical solution is given for a type of differential games in which the system matrixcan be diagonalizable. As the special cases, the Nash equilibria for some type of differential games with particular structure is studied also, and some results in previous literatures are extended. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the solution procedure.展开更多
Nowadays manufacturers are facing fierce challenge.Apart from the products,providing customers with multiple maintenance options in the service contract becomes more popular,since it can help to improve customer satis...Nowadays manufacturers are facing fierce challenge.Apart from the products,providing customers with multiple maintenance options in the service contract becomes more popular,since it can help to improve customer satisfaction,and ultimately promote sales and maximize profit for the manufacturer.By considering the combinations of corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance,totally three types of maintenance service contracts are designed.Moreover,attractive incentive and penalty mechanisms are adopted in the contracts.On this basis,Nash non-cooperative game is applied to analyze the revenue for both the manufacturer and customers,and so as to optimize the pricing mechanism of maintenance service contract and achieve a win-win situation.Numerical experiments are conducted.The results show that by taking into account the incentive and penalty mechanisms,the revenue can be improved for both the customers and manufacturer.Moreover,with the increase of repair rate and improvement factor in the preventive maintenance,the revenue will increase gradually for both the parties.展开更多
Mean field theory has raised a lot of interest in the recent years (see in particular the results of Lasry-Lions in 2006 and 2007,of Gueant-Lasry-Lions in 2011,of HuangCaines-Malham in 2007 and many others).There are ...Mean field theory has raised a lot of interest in the recent years (see in particular the results of Lasry-Lions in 2006 and 2007,of Gueant-Lasry-Lions in 2011,of HuangCaines-Malham in 2007 and many others).There are a lot of applications.In general,the applications concern approximating an infinite number of players with common behavior by a representative agent.This agent has to solve a control problem perturbed by a field equation,representing in some way the behavior of the average infinite number of agents.This approach does not lead easily to the problems of Nash equilibrium for a finite number of players,perturbed by field equations,unless one considers averaging within different groups,which has not been done in the literature,and seems quite challenging.In this paper,the authors approach similar problems with a different motivation which makes sense for control and also for differential games.Thus the systems of nonlinear partial differential equations with mean field terms,which have not been addressed in the literature so far,are considered here.展开更多
The solvability of the coupled Riccati differential equations appearing in the differential game approach to the formation control problem is vital to the finite horizon Nash equilibrium solution.These equations(if so...The solvability of the coupled Riccati differential equations appearing in the differential game approach to the formation control problem is vital to the finite horizon Nash equilibrium solution.These equations(if solvable)can be solved numerically by using the terminal value and the backward iteration.To investigate the solvability and solution of these equations the formation control problem as the differential game is replaced by a discrete-time dynamic game.The main contributions of this paper are as follows.First,the existence of Nash equilibrium controls for the discretetime formation control problem is shown.Second,a backward iteration approximate solution to the coupled Riccati differential equations in the continuous-time differential game is developed.An illustrative example is given to justify the models and solution.展开更多
The fuzzy non-cooperative game with fuzzy payoff function is studied. Based on fuzzy set theory with game theory, the fuzzy Nash equilibrium of fuzzy non-cooperative games is proposed. Most of researchers rank fuzzy n...The fuzzy non-cooperative game with fuzzy payoff function is studied. Based on fuzzy set theory with game theory, the fuzzy Nash equilibrium of fuzzy non-cooperative games is proposed. Most of researchers rank fuzzy number by its center of gravity or by the real number with its maximal membership. By reducing fuzzy number into a real number, we lose much fuzzy information that should be kept during the operations between fuzzy numbers. The fuzzy quantities or alternatives are ordered directly by Yuan＇s binary fuzzy ordering relation. In doing so, the existence of fuzzy Nash equilibrium for fuzzy non-cooperative games is shown based on the utility function and the crisp Nash theorem. Finally, an illustrative example in traffic flow patterns of equilibrium is given in order to show the detailed calculation process of fuzzy Nash equilibrium.展开更多
There are a few studies that focus on solution methods for finding a Nash equilibrium of zero-sum games. We discuss the use of Karmarkar’s interior point method to solve the Nash equilibrium problems of a zero-sum ga...There are a few studies that focus on solution methods for finding a Nash equilibrium of zero-sum games. We discuss the use of Karmarkar’s interior point method to solve the Nash equilibrium problems of a zero-sum game, and prove that it is theoretically a polynomial time algorithm. We implement the Karmarkar method, and a preliminary computational result shows that it performs well for zero-sum games. We also mention an affine scaling method that would help us compute Nash equilibria of general zero-sum games effectively.展开更多
The tighten couplings of game strategies with adjoint methods for multi-criterion aerodynamic design optimization are ad-dressed. Its numerical implementation is also described in details. In cooperative game,adjoint ...The tighten couplings of game strategies with adjoint methods for multi-criterion aerodynamic design optimization are ad-dressed. Its numerical implementation is also described in details. In cooperative game,adjoint methods are coupled in parallel to compute Pareto front collaboratively. Conversely in a Nash game,adjoint methods are coupled in each player s decision making to achieve Nash equilibrium competitively. In Stackelberg game,adjoint methods used by players are nested hierarchically through incomp...展开更多
It is well established that Nash equilibrium exists within the framework of mixed strategies in strategic-form non-cooperative games. However, finding the Nash equilibrium generally belongs to the class of problems kn...It is well established that Nash equilibrium exists within the framework of mixed strategies in strategic-form non-cooperative games. However, finding the Nash equilibrium generally belongs to the class of problems known as PPAD (Polynomial Parity Argument on Directed graphs), for which no polynomial-time solution methods are known, even for two-player games. This paper demonstrates that in fixed-sum two-player games (including zero-sum games), the Nash equilibrium forms a convex set, and has a unique expected payoff. Furthermore, these equilibria are Pareto optimal. Additionally, it is shown that the Nash equilibrium of fixed-sum two-player games can theoretically be found in polynomial time using the principal-dual interior point method, a solution method of linear programming.展开更多
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.BX2021126).
文摘Aiming at the problem of unstable buffering process of electromagnetic buffer(EMB)under intensive impact load,a three-segment electromagnetic buffer is proposed.The inner tube and air-gap of EMB are divided into three segments.The finite element analysis and impact test results show that the resultant resistance force(RRF)curve has two hump-shaped peaks,which is the reason for the unstable buffering process.In order to stabilize the buffering process,a multi-objective optimization design method of EMB based on Nash game theory is proposed.Firstly,the optimization model is established by taking the two peaks of the RRF curve and the maximum buffer displacement as the optimization objectives.Secondly,the multi-objective optimization model is transformed into a game model by sensitivity analysis and fuzzy clustering.Then,a Nash equilibrium solution strategy of EMB Nash game model based on symmetric elitist information exchange is proposed,which integrates gene expression programming(GEP)surrogate model and genetic algorithm(GA)as an optimization solver.Finally,the Nash equilibrium of the game model is obtained.The results show that the smoothness of the RRF curve has been significantly improved,which proves the effectiveness of the game strategy.
文摘In this paper, the state-feedback Nash game based mixed H2/H∞ design^（[1, 2]）has been extended for output feedback case. The algorithm is applied to control bioreactor system with a Laguerre-Wavelet Network（LWN）^（[3, 4]）model of the bioreactor.This is achieved by using the LWN model as a deviation model and by successively linearising the deviation model along the state trajectory. For reducing the approximation error and to improve the controller performance, symbolic derivation algorithm, viz.,automatic differentiation is employed. A cautionary note is also given on the fragility of the output feedback mixed H2/H∞ model predictive controller^（[4, 5]）due to its sensitivity to its own parametric changes.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60474029)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2005038558)
文摘In this paper, the Nash equilibria for differential games with multiple players is studied. A method for solving the Riccati-type matrix differential equations for open-loop Nash strategy in linear quadratic game with multiple players is presented and analytical solution is given for a type of differential games in which the system matrixcan be diagonalizable. As the special cases, the Nash equilibria for some type of differential games with particular structure is studied also, and some results in previous literatures are extended. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the solution procedure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(71671035)。
文摘Nowadays manufacturers are facing fierce challenge.Apart from the products,providing customers with multiple maintenance options in the service contract becomes more popular,since it can help to improve customer satisfaction,and ultimately promote sales and maximize profit for the manufacturer.By considering the combinations of corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance,totally three types of maintenance service contracts are designed.Moreover,attractive incentive and penalty mechanisms are adopted in the contracts.On this basis,Nash non-cooperative game is applied to analyze the revenue for both the manufacturer and customers,and so as to optimize the pricing mechanism of maintenance service contract and achieve a win-win situation.Numerical experiments are conducted.The results show that by taking into account the incentive and penalty mechanisms,the revenue can be improved for both the customers and manufacturer.Moreover,with the increase of repair rate and improvement factor in the preventive maintenance,the revenue will increase gradually for both the parties.
基金Project supported by the WCU World Class University program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technology (No. R31-20007)the Research Grants Council of HKSAR (No. PolyU 5001/11P)
文摘Mean field theory has raised a lot of interest in the recent years (see in particular the results of Lasry-Lions in 2006 and 2007,of Gueant-Lasry-Lions in 2011,of HuangCaines-Malham in 2007 and many others).There are a lot of applications.In general,the applications concern approximating an infinite number of players with common behavior by a representative agent.This agent has to solve a control problem perturbed by a field equation,representing in some way the behavior of the average infinite number of agents.This approach does not lead easily to the problems of Nash equilibrium for a finite number of players,perturbed by field equations,unless one considers averaging within different groups,which has not been done in the literature,and seems quite challenging.In this paper,the authors approach similar problems with a different motivation which makes sense for control and also for differential games.Thus the systems of nonlinear partial differential equations with mean field terms,which have not been addressed in the literature so far,are considered here.
文摘The solvability of the coupled Riccati differential equations appearing in the differential game approach to the formation control problem is vital to the finite horizon Nash equilibrium solution.These equations(if solvable)can be solved numerically by using the terminal value and the backward iteration.To investigate the solvability and solution of these equations the formation control problem as the differential game is replaced by a discrete-time dynamic game.The main contributions of this paper are as follows.First,the existence of Nash equilibrium controls for the discretetime formation control problem is shown.Second,a backward iteration approximate solution to the coupled Riccati differential equations in the continuous-time differential game is developed.An illustrative example is given to justify the models and solution.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (70771010)
文摘The fuzzy non-cooperative game with fuzzy payoff function is studied. Based on fuzzy set theory with game theory, the fuzzy Nash equilibrium of fuzzy non-cooperative games is proposed. Most of researchers rank fuzzy number by its center of gravity or by the real number with its maximal membership. By reducing fuzzy number into a real number, we lose much fuzzy information that should be kept during the operations between fuzzy numbers. The fuzzy quantities or alternatives are ordered directly by Yuan＇s binary fuzzy ordering relation. In doing so, the existence of fuzzy Nash equilibrium for fuzzy non-cooperative games is shown based on the utility function and the crisp Nash theorem. Finally, an illustrative example in traffic flow patterns of equilibrium is given in order to show the detailed calculation process of fuzzy Nash equilibrium.
文摘There are a few studies that focus on solution methods for finding a Nash equilibrium of zero-sum games. We discuss the use of Karmarkar’s interior point method to solve the Nash equilibrium problems of a zero-sum game, and prove that it is theoretically a polynomial time algorithm. We implement the Karmarkar method, and a preliminary computational result shows that it performs well for zero-sum games. We also mention an affine scaling method that would help us compute Nash equilibria of general zero-sum games effectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (10872093)
文摘The tighten couplings of game strategies with adjoint methods for multi-criterion aerodynamic design optimization are ad-dressed. Its numerical implementation is also described in details. In cooperative game,adjoint methods are coupled in parallel to compute Pareto front collaboratively. Conversely in a Nash game,adjoint methods are coupled in each player s decision making to achieve Nash equilibrium competitively. In Stackelberg game,adjoint methods used by players are nested hierarchically through incomp...
文摘It is well established that Nash equilibrium exists within the framework of mixed strategies in strategic-form non-cooperative games. However, finding the Nash equilibrium generally belongs to the class of problems known as PPAD (Polynomial Parity Argument on Directed graphs), for which no polynomial-time solution methods are known, even for two-player games. This paper demonstrates that in fixed-sum two-player games (including zero-sum games), the Nash equilibrium forms a convex set, and has a unique expected payoff. Furthermore, these equilibria are Pareto optimal. Additionally, it is shown that the Nash equilibrium of fixed-sum two-player games can theoretically be found in polynomial time using the principal-dual interior point method, a solution method of linear programming.
