Special Session 27: 

New insights in the geometry and interconnection of port-Hamiltonian systems

Mar`ia Barbero Li~n`an
Universidad Polit`ecnica de Madrid
Spain
Co-Author(s):    H. Cendra, E. Garc`ia-Tora~no, D. Mart`in de Diego
Abstract:
We discuss a new geometric construction of port-Hamiltonian systems by using Dirac structures. The composition of port-Hamiltonian systems can be intrinsically defined by means of the forward and backward of Dirac structures. Using this framework, we revisit the notion of interconnection providing it with an intrinsic description. Some illustrative examples such as electric circuits or multi-body mechanical systems will be discussed.