Proximal dynamics in multi-agent network games

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Abstract

In this paper, we consider dynamics and protocols for agents seeking an equilibrium in a network game with proximal quadratic cost coupling. We adopt an operator theoretic perspective to show global convergence to a network equilibrium, under the assumption of convex cost functions with proximal quadratic couplings, time-invariant and time-varying communication graph along with convex local constraints, and time-invariant communication graph along with convex local constraints and separable convex coupling constraints. We show that proximal dynamics generalize opinion dynamics in social networks and are applicable to distributed tertiary control in power networks.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1707-1716
JournalIEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems
Volume5 (2018)
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Control systems
  • Convergence
  • Cost function
  • Couplings
  • Games
  • Power system dynamics
  • Protocols

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