Zero assignment of matrix pencils by additive structured transformations (Q837016)

Matrix pencil models are natural descriptions of linear networks and systems. The present paper examines the problem of zero assignment of regular matrix pencils by a special type of structured additive transformations. For a certain family of network redesign problems the additive perturbations may be described as diagonal perturbations and such modifications are considered in this work. For regular pencils with infinite zeros, families of structures degenerate additive transformations are defined and parameterized and this lead to the derivation of conditions for zero structure assignment, as well as methodology for computing such solutions. The case of regular pencils with no infinite zeros is also considered and conditions of zero assignment are developed. The results provide the means for studying problems of linear network redesign by modification of the non-dynamic elements.