In this paper we define the Evans function for Sturm-Liouville problems. We show that the Evans function is analytic in the spectral parameter, has zeros in one-to-one correspondence with the eigenvalues, and is under certain conditions what we call conjugate symmetric. We conclude by showing that the Evans function can be used to track the movement of the eigenvalues as the coefficients in the...

An inverse spectral problem is studied for the non-selfadjoint matrix Sturm–Liouville differential equation on the half-line. We give a formulation of the inverse problem, prove the corresponding uniqueness theorem and provide a constructive procedure for the solution of the inverse problem by the method of spectral mappings. The obtained results are natural generalizations of the classical res...

This paper is concerned with the construction and study of specific finite and infinite integral transforms arising from a singular Sturm-Liouville problem on a half line, which is connected to the hydrogen atom equation. The paper goes further to describe fully the image of some spaces of square integrable functions with respect to some measure under the finite and infinite integral transforms...

We describe a new algorithm to compute the eigenvalues of singular Sturm-Liouville problems with separated self-adjoint boundary conditions for both the limit-circle nonoscillatory and oscillatory cases. Also described is a numerical code implementing this algorithm and how it compares with SLEIGN. The latter is the only effective general purpose software available for the computation of the ei...

Eigenvalues in the essential spectrum of a weighted Sturm-Liouville operator are studied under the assumption that the weight function has one turning point. An abstract approach to the problem is given via a functional model for indefinite Sturm-Liouville operators. Algebraic multiplicities of eigenvalues are obtained. Also, operators with finite singular critical points are considered. MSC-cl...

This paper constructs the small-gain theorem upon a general class of Sturm-Liouville systems. It appears that the feedback connection of two Sturm-Liouville sub-systems is guaranteed of well-posedness, Hurwitz, dissipativity and passivity in L2-spaces provided the loop gain is less than 1. To construct the theorem, spatiotemporal transfer-function and geometrical isomorphism between the space-t...

In this paper we consider the Sturm-Liouville transform ℱ(f) on ℝ+. We analyze concentration of sets finite measure. particular, Donoho-Stark and Benedicks-type uncertainty principles are given.

Eigenvalues in the essential spectrum of a weighted Sturm-Liouville operator are studied under the assumption that the weight function has one turning point. An abstract approach to the problem is given via a functional model for indefinite Sturm-Liouville operators. Algebraic multiplicities of eigenvalues are obtained. Also, operators with finite singular critical points are considered. MSC-cl...

The inverse Sturm-Liouville problem finds its applications in the identification of mechanical properties and/or geometrical configurations of a vibrating continuous medium; however, this problem is hard to solve, either theoretically or numerically. Previously, Liu (2008a) has constructed a Lie-group shooting method to determine the eigenvalues, and the corresponding eigenfunctions, for the di...