This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to the inerter, its successful application in Formula One racing, and other state-of-the-art applications in vibration control. It presents fundamental analysis results and design methods for inerter-based vibration control systems. Providing comprehensive information on the inerter, a pioneering mechanical element invented by Prof. Malcolm C. Smith at Cambridge University in 2002, it will be of considerable interest to readers with a background in control theory, mechanical vibration or related subjects. 

Dr. Michael Z. Q. Chen is currently a Professor at the School of Automation, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China. He pursued his PhD degree at Cambridge University during 2003-2007, under the supervision of Professor Malcolm C. Smith (Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering), who introduced the concept of inerter in 2002. Dr. Chen has been working on inerter, passive mechanical systems, and other related topics for more than 15 years. Dr. Yinlong Hu is currently a Lecturer at the College of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. He received his PhD degree from the School of Automation, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, under the supervision of Dr. Michael Z. Q. Chen.

Inerter and passive mechanical system.- Analysis for inerter-based vibration system.- Inerter-based isolation system.- Inerter-based dynamic vibration absorption system.- Semi-active inerter.- Summary.