Observer design over hypercomplex quaternions

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Authors: Michael L Sebek
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Abstract

We develop observer design over hypercomplex quaternions in a characteristic-polynomial-free framework. Using the standard right-module convention, we derive a right observable companion form and companion polynomial that encode error dynamics through right-eigenvalue similarity classes. We also give an Ackermann-type formula for real-coefficient target polynomials, where polynomial evaluation is similarity-equivariant. The resulting recipes place observer poles directly over quaternions and clarify when companion-coordinate updates and one-shot Ackermann formulas remain valid.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Algebraic and Geometric Analysis Control and Stability of Dynamical Systems Matrix Theory and Algorithms

Publication details

Journal / source
European Journal of Control
Pages
101568–101568
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN