Principal vectors of a nonlinear finite-dimensional eigenvalue problem

Resumo

In a finite-dimensional linear space, consider a nonlinear eigenvalue problem analytic with respect to its spectral parameter. The notion of a principal vector for such a problem is examined. For a linear eigenvalue problem, this notion is identical to the conventional definition of principal vectors. It is proved that the maximum number of linearly independent eigenvectors combined with principal (associated) vectors in the corresponding chains is equal to the multiplicity of an eigenvalue. A numerical method for constructing such chains is given.