Linear and nonlinear algebraic-differential systems. Ed. by S. N. Vasil'ev. (Q2746424)

The author considers differential-algebraic equations (DAEs) with a regular matrix pencil \((A,B)\). The investigation of linear DAEs with constant matrices is based on a canonical representation of \(A\) and \(B\), on which a matrix sequence \(C_i\) is deduced. These matrices \(C_i\) are called ``basis matrices'' and, with their help, the function space \(W_{(A,B)}\) is introduced, and a representation of the solution is given (for arbitrary index). For real calculations, an algorithm for the computation of the matrices \(C_i\) is given without the canonical form of \(A\) and \(B\) that uses the method of Faddeev for calculating the characteristic polynomial of a matrix. An extension to the time dependent case is given.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEQuasilinear DAEs with constant leading coefficients are investigated using the basis matrices under a structural assumption to the nonlinear term. In detail, the index 1 and index 2 case are discussed, moreover, control and optimal control problems are touched upon.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEConditions for consistent initial values in the linear and nonlinear case are given and difficulties with inconsistent initial values considered. Examples in the booklet illustrate the proposed analysis.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEInternational publications after 1990 have hardly been considered.