Dynamic Zero Finding for Algebraic Equations

Abstract

In a variety of contexts, for example the solution of differential games and the control of power systems, the design of feedback control laws requires the solution of nonlinear algebraic equations: obtaining such solutions is often not trivial. Motivated by such situations we consider systems of nonlinear algebraic equations and propose a method for obtaining their solutions. In particular, a dynamical system is introduced and (locally) stabilizing control laws which ensure that elements of the state converge to a solution of the algebraic equations are given. Illustrative numerical examples are provided. In addition it is shown that the proposed method is applicable to determine the equilibria of electrical networks with constant power loads.