On common linear copositive Lyapunov functions for pairs of stable positive linear systems

We study the common linear copositive Lyapunov functions of positive linear systems. Firstly, we present a theorem on pairs of second order positive linear systems, and give another proof of this theorem by means of properties of geometry. Based on the process of the proof, we extended the results to a finite number of second order positive linear systems. Then we extend this result to third order systems. Finally, for higher order systems, we give some results on common linear copositive Lyapunov functions.     

Singularity conditions for the non-existence of a common quadratic Lyapunov function for pairs of third order linear time invariant dynamic systems

The condition that a finite collection of stable matrices {A₁, … , A_M} has no common quadratic Lyapunov function (CQLF) is formulated as a hierarchy of singularity conditions for block matrices involving a number of unknown parameters. These conditions are applied to the case of two stable 3 × 3 matrices, where they are used to derive necessary and sufficient conditions for the non-existence of a CQLF.     

Exponential stability of simultaneously triangularizable switched systems with explicit calculation of a common Lyapunov function

In this note, a common quadratic Lyapunov function is explicitly calculated for a linear hybrid system described by a family of simultaneously triangularizable matrices. The explicit construction of such a function allows not only obtaining an estimate of the convergence rate of the exponential stability of the switched system under arbitrary switching but also calculating an upper bound for the output during its transient response. Furthermore, the presented result is then extended to the case where the system is affected by parametric uncertainty, providing the corresponding results in terms of the nominal matrices and uncertainty bounds.     

On the eigenvalue estimation for solution to Lyapunov equation

This paper deals with the problems of eigenvalue estimation for the solution to the perturbed matrix Lyapunov equation. We obtain some eigenvalue inequalities on condition that X is a positive semidefinite solution to the equation A^TXA − X = −Q, which can be used in control theory and linear system stability.     

Necessary and sufficient conditions for stabilization of discrete-time planar switched systems

This paper discusses the stabilization problem for single-input discrete-time planar switched systems. We establish necessary and sufficient conditions for the stabilization of planar switched systems. A series of linear inequalities are presented for describing the set of all common quadratic Lyapunov functions. Our results are not only easily testable, but also constructive.     

Stability analysis of a class of uncertain switched systems on time scale using Lyapunov functions

This paper deals with the stability analysis of a class of uncertain switched systems on non-uniform time domains. The considered class consists of dynamical systems which commute between an uncertain continuous-time subsystem and an uncertain discrete-time subsystem during a certain period of time. The theory of dynamic equations on time scale is used to study the stability of these systems on non-uniform time domains formed by a union of disjoint intervals with variable length and variable gap. Using the concept of common Lyapunov function, sufficient conditions are derived to guarantee the asymptotic stability of this class of systems on time scale with bounded graininess function. The proposed scheme is used to study the leader–follower consensus problem under intermittent information transmissions.     

On common quadratic Lyapunov functions for stable discrete-time LTI systems

This paper deals with the question of the existence of weakand strong common quadratic Lyapunov functions (CQLFs) for stablediscrete-time linear time-invariant (LTI) systems. The mainresult of the paper provides a simple characterization of pairsof such systems for which a weak CQLF of a given form existsbut for which no strong CQLF exists. An application of thisresult to second-order discrete-time LTI systems is presented.     

Lyapunov stability of periodic solutions of the quadratic Newtonian equation

We will find a positive constant Σ₂ such that for any 2π ‐periodic function h (t) with zero mean value, the quadratic Newtonian equation x ″ + x² = σ + h (t) will have exactly two 2π ‐periodic solutions with one being unstable and another being twist (and therefore being Lyapunov stable), provided that the parameter σ is bigger than the first bifurcation value and is smaller than the constant Σ₂. The construction of Σ₂ is obtained by examining carefully the twist coefficients of periodic solutions (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Estimating the spectral radius of a real matrix by discrete Lyapunov equation

For any real matrix A, this paper is concerned with the estimation of the spectral radius of A. The relationship between the weighted norm and the discrete Lyapunov equation of the matrix A is obtained. On the basis of the relationship, an iterative algorithm is presented to obtain the spectral radius of A and to estimate the solution of the corresponding linear discrete system. Several numerical examples are given to show that the iterative algorithm is effective.     

一类广义Lyapunov矩阵方程的正定解

研究了双线性系统中的一类广义Lyapunov矩阵方程的正定解.基于混合单调算子不动点定理,给出新的存在正定解的充分条件,构造了求其正定解的不动点迭代方法,并给出了迭代误差估计公式.数值实验表明新方法是可行的.     

Stabilization of planar discrete-time switched systems: Switched Lyapunov functional approach

In this paper, we investigate the problem of stabilization for single-input planar discrete-time switched systems by establishing necessary and/or sufficient conditions for the existence of switched quadratic Lyapunov functions of the closed-loop system. The results given in terms of a series of matrix inequalities generalize those results in our recent paper [Y.G. Sun, L. Wang, G. Xie, Necessary and sufficient conditions for stabilization of discrete-time planar switched systems, Nonlinear Anal.: Theory and Methods 65 (2006) 1039–1049] and clearly describe the set of switched quadratic Lyapunov functions for the system.     

Global fixed-time stabilization for a class of switched nonlinear systems with general powers and its application

This paper investigates the problem of global fixed-time stabilization for a class of uncertain switched nonlinear systems with the general powers, namely, the powers of the considered systems can be different odd rational numbers, even rational numbers or both odd and even rational numbers. By skillfully using the common Lyapunov function method and the adding a power integrator technique, a common state feedback control strategy is developed. It is proved that the proposed controller can guarantee that the state of the resulting closed-loop system converges to zero for any given fixed time under arbitrary switchings. Simulation results of the liquid-level system are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Asymptotically linear solutions of differential equations via Lyapunov functions

We discuss the existence of solutions with oblique asymptotes to a class of second order nonlinear ordinary differential equations by means of Lyapunov functions. The approach is new in this field and allows for simpler proofs of general results regarding Emden-Fowler like equations.     

The existence of strong solution for a class of fully nonlinear equation

This article mainly investigates the existence of global strong solution of a class of fully nonlinear evolution equation and the strong solution of its steady-state equation. By using the T-compulsorily weakly continuous operator theory, the existence of the global strong solution of the fully nonlinear evolution equation is obtained. In addition, based on the acute angle principle, the W^2,p-strong solution for the corresponding stationary equation is also derived.     

Stability analysis of time-varying switched systems via indefinite difference Lyapunov functions

Asymptotic stability of time-varying switched systems is investigated in this paper. The less conservative sufficient criteria for asymptotic stability of time-varying discrete-time switched systems are proposed via common indefinite difference Lyapunov functions and multiple indefinite difference Lyapunov functions introduced in this note, respectively. Common indefinite difference Lyapunov functions can be used to analyze stability of a switched system with asymptotic stable subsystems and arbitrary switching signal. Multiple indefinite difference Lyapunov functions can be used to investigate stability of a switched system with unstable subsystems and a given switching signal. The difference of the proposed Lyapunov function may be positive at some instants for an asymptotically stable subsystem. We compare these main results and illustrate the effectiveness of the obtained theorems by three numerical examples.     

Adaptive tracking control for a class of switched uncertain nonlinear systems under a new state-dependent switching law

This paper deals with the problem of adaptive fuzzy tracking control for a class of switched uncertain nonlinear systems. Fuzzy logic systems are utilized to approximate the unknown nonlinear functions, and the adaptive backstepping and dynamic surface control techniques are adopted. First, a new state-dependent switching method is proposed. By introducing convex combination technique and designing a state-dependent switching law, only the solvability of the adaptive tracking control problem for a convex combination of the subsystems is necessary. Second, a new common Lyapunov function with switched adaptive parameters is constructed to reduce the conservatism. Third, to avoid Zeno behavior, a modified state-dependent switching law with dwell time is proposed. It is shown that under the proposed control and switching laws, all the signals of the closed-loop system are bounded and all the state tracking errors can converge to a priori accuracy, even if some subsystems are uncontrollable. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed method is illustrated through two simulation examples.     

Stability of the Gumowski-Mira equation with period-two coefficient

We investigate the stability of solutions of the Gumowski-Mira equation with a period-two coefficient: