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Distributed Solver for Discrete-Time Lyapunov Equations Over Dynamic Networks With Linear Convergence Rate
This study introduces a distributed algorithm for solving discrete-time Lyapunov equations (DTLEs) in multiagent systems. The algorithm demonstrates convergence and linear rates over dynamic networks, offering a novel approach for network control.
Area of Science:
- Control Theory
- Network Systems
- Distributed Algorithms
Background:
- Discrete-time Lyapunov equations (DTLEs) are crucial for analyzing stability in discrete-time systems.
- Solving DTLEs in multiagent network systems presents challenges due to distributed information and communication constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a distributed algorithm for solving DTLEs in multiagent systems with time-varying topologies.
- To analyze the convergence properties and step size ranges of the proposed algorithm.
- To establish a linear convergence rate for the DTLE solution.
Main Methods:
- A novel distributed algorithm is proposed for DTLEs.
- The algorithm utilizes uncoordinated constant step sizes.
- Analysis of convergence properties and step size ranges is performed.
- Numerical simulations are used to verify performance over dynamic networks.
Main Results:
- The proposed distributed algorithm converges for solving DTLEs.
- The range of constant step sizes for convergence is determined.
- A proven linear convergence rate is achieved.
- Simulations confirm effective convergence performance on dynamic networks.
Conclusions:
- The developed distributed algorithm offers an effective solution for DTLEs in multiagent systems.
- The algorithm's convergence and linear rate are validated, even over time-varying network topologies.
- This work provides a robust method for stability analysis in dynamic distributed systems.
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