What is meant by root locus?
Definition. The root locus of a feedback system is the graphical representation in the complex s-plane of the possible locations of its closed-loop poles for varying values of a certain system parameter.
What is a locus plot?
4. – The Root Locus Plot is a plot of the roots of the characteristic equation of the closed-loop system for all values of a system parameter, usually the gain; however, any other variable of the open- loop transfer function may be used.