Inerter and Its Application in Vibration Control Systems

This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to the inerter, its successful application in Formula One racing, and other state-of-the-art applications in vibration control. It presents fundamental analysis results and design methods for inerter-based vibration control systems. Providing comprehensive information on the inerter, a pioneering mechanical element invented by Prof. Malcolm C. Smith at Cambridge University in 2002, it will be of considerable interest to readers with a background in control theory, mechanical vibration or related subjects. 


Dr. Michael Z. Q. Chen is currently Assistant Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong. He pursued his PhD degree at Cambridge University during 2003-2007, under the supervision of Professor Malcolm C. Smith (Professor, Cambridge University; Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering), who introduced the concept of inerter in 2002. Dr. Chen has been working on inerter, passive mechanical systems, and other related topics for more than 10 years. He has been listed in the 1000-Talents Program for young professionals of 2016.

Dr. Yinlong Hu is currently Lecturer at College of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. He received PhD degree from School of Automation, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, under the supervision of Dr. Michael Z. Q. Chen.