Consider the linear system
x˙(t)−Ax(t)=z(t)
where the n-vector z(t) and the n×n matrix A are given; A has constant real entries, and has n distinct eigenvalues λ1,λ2,…,λn and n linearly independent eigenvectors a1,a2,…,an. Find the complementary function. Given a particular integral xp(t), write down the general solution. In the case n=2 show that the complementary function is purely oscillatory, with no growth or decay, if and only if
traceA=0 and detA>0.
Consider the same case n=2 with trace A=0 and detA>0 and with
z(t)=a1exp(iω1t)+a2exp(iω2t)
where ω1,ω2 are given real constants. Find a particular integral when
(i) iω1=λ1 and iω2=λ2;
(ii) iω1=λ1 but iω2=λ2.
In the case
A=(1−52−1)
with z(t)=(23i−1)exp(3it), find the solution subject to the initial condition x=(10) at t=0.