Perturbations of circuit evolution matrices with Jordan blocks

Abstract

In our prior studies we synthesized special circuits possessing evolution matrices that involve nontrivial Jordan blocks and the corresponding degenerate eigenfrequencies. The degeneracy of this type is sometimes referred to as exceptional point of degeneracy (EPD). The simplest of these circuits are composed just of two LC-loops coupled by a gyrator and they are of our primary interest here. These simple circuits when near an EPD state can be used for enhanced sensitivity applications. With that in mind we develop here a comprehensive perturbation theory for these simple circuits near an EPD as well way to assure their stable operation. As to broader problem of numerical treatment of Jordan blocks and their perturbation we propose a few approaches allowing to detect the proximity to Jordan blocks.