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Inflationary dynamics for matrix eigenvalue problems.

Eric J Heller1, Lev Kaplan, Frank Pollmann

  • 1Departments of Physics and Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. heller@physics.harvard.edu

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|May 31, 2008
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This study introduces a novel method for finding extremal eigenvalues and eigenvectors in large matrices by transforming the problem into a classical mechanical system. This approach enhances the identification of crucial physical quantities like oscillatory modes.

Area of Science:

  • * Computational mathematics and numerical analysis.
  • * Physics and engineering applications.
  • * Quantum chemistry and materials science.

Background:

  • * Finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors is crucial in science and engineering for analyzing physical systems.
  • * Existing methods like Lanczos and Jacobi-Davidson have limitations for specific problems.
  • * Often, only extremal eigenpairs (lowest or highest frequency) are of practical interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To present a new method for solving extremal eigenvalue/eigenvector problems.
  • * To transform the eigenvalue problem into a nonlinear classical mechanical system.
  • * To utilize a modified Lagrangian constraint for enhanced solution identification.

Main Methods:

  • * Reformulation of the extremal eigenvalue problem.

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  • * Development of a nonlinear classical mechanical system.
  • * Implementation of a modified Lagrangian constraint.

    • Main Results:

    • * The proposed method successfully transforms the eigenvalue problem.
    • * The modified Lagrangian constraint drives exponential growth of extremal solutions.
    • * This facilitates the isolation and identification of desired eigenpairs.

    Conclusions:

    • * The new method offers an alternative approach to solving extremal eigenvalue problems.
    • * It leverages principles of classical mechanics for numerical solutions.
    • * Potential applications in various scientific and engineering disciplines requiring analysis of large matrices.