The extrapolated first order method for solving systems with complex eigenvalues

An extrapolated form of the basic first order stationary iterative method for solving linear systems when the associated iteration matrix possesses complex eigenvalues, is investigated. Sufficient (and necessary) conditions are given such that convergence is assured. An analytic determination of good (and sometimes optimum) values of the involved real parameter is presented in terms of certain bounds on the eigenvalues of the iteration matrix. The usefulness of the developed theory is shown through a simple application to the conventional Jacobi method.