New algebraic conditions for controllability of neutral differential equations (Q1078519)

The present paper is concerned with the study of the controllability of linear autonomous neutral functional differential equations in the state space \(R^ n\times L^ 2([-h,0],R^ n)\). Controllability conditions are based on an abstract evolution equation representation of the system. Useful algebraic criteria are derived. Starting from the abstract functional analytic framework, the analysis is carried down to the matrix theory level, through the crucial intermediate role of the theory of entire functions.