Feedback stabilization methods for the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations (Q553478)

Classical methods for numerical solution of ordinary differential equations use estimates of local discretization error to select the step size. The authors aim instead to select step the size so that the numerical solution of the differential equation has the same the qualitative behavior as the exact solution. Following earlier work of the first author [J.\ Math.\ Anal.\ Appl.\ 328, 876--899 (2007; Zbl 1120.93029)], they use tools from nonlinear control theory, specifically Lyapunov function and small-gain based feedback stabilization methods for systems with a globally asymptotically stable equilibrium point. They derive conditions under which the step size selection problem is solvable, and give step size selection strategies for several applications.