In this paper, we present a new approach of spreadability (A-spreadability)
which generalizes that introduced by El Jai and Kassara [1,2] in 1994. Thi
s approach explores a more general mathematical framework for distributed p
arameter systems. The control which makes a system A-spreadable (A-spray co
ntrol) is also introduced and characterized in the case of linear systems.
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