Linearized stability analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations

Abstract: Lyapunov's indirect method is an attractive method for analyzing stability of non-linear systems since only the stability of the corresponding linearized system needs to be determined. Unfortunately, the proof for finite-dimensional systems does not generalize to infinite-dimensions. In this paper a unified approach to Lyapunov's indirect method for infinite-dimensional system is described. It is shown how existing sufficient conditions fit this framework and a new sufficient condition is presented.