Polynomial Turnpike Property for a Class of Infinite-Dimensional Oscillating Systems

Abstract: We establish a polynomial turnpike estimate for an optimal control problem consisting of a system of infinitely many controlled oscillators, considered as an abstract differential equation in a Hilbert space, with a quadratic cost. Our proof relies on spectral considerations and on the construction of a Riesz basis. A concrete example is given, which involves a rotating bodybeam system. To our knowledge, this is the first example of a pointwise turnpike estimate around a steady-state that is polynomial but not exponential.