On local finite-time stabilization of the w via boundary switched linear feedback

This paper considers the problem of local finite-time stabilization of the viscous Burgers equation. A boundary switched linear control with state dependent switching law is designed based on the Backstepping approach. The strategy builds on discontinuous kernels which render the control function a piecewise continuous one. It is proved that such a control stabilizes locally the viscous Burgers equation and that the settling time depends on initial conditions. A simulation result is provided to validate the theoretical results.