Analyzing Hyperbolic Dynamics of Maps x_{n+1}=Ax_n

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The discussion focuses on the hyperbolic dynamics of three linear maps defined by matrices A1, A2, and A3. Matrix A1 is confirmed as hyperbolic since its eigenvalues do not lie on the unit circle, while A2 is not hyperbolic due to its eigenvalues being on the unit circle. The question regarding matrix A3, which has eigenvalues L1 and L2 where 0 < L1 < 1 < L2, raises the issue of whether hyperbolicity requires both eigenvalues to be either greater or less than 1. Additionally, the role of complex eigenvectors in determining the stability of the origin is discussed, particularly in relation to the eigendirections of stable and unstable subspaces.

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Hello,
Given the three maps [itex]x_{n+1}=Ax_n[/itex] with
[tex]A_1=\begin{pmatrix} 1&-1\\1&1 \end{pmatrix}, A_2=\begin{pmatrix} 1/2&1/2\\-1&1 \end{pmatrix}, A_3=\begin{pmatrix} 3&2\\5/2&2 \end{pmatrix},[/tex]
describe the dynamics, and say whether or not the dynamics is hyperbolic.

Finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors is relatively easy. And i know that the dynamics is hyperbolic if no eigenvalue lies on the unit circle (A1 is thus hyperbolic, and A2 is not). But is a system with eigenvalues {L1,L2} such that 0<L1<1<L2 hyperbolic (A3), or should both eigenvalues numerically be either greater or less than 1 ?

Also, does complex eigenvectors say anything about the general dynamics (cases: A1,A2) or is all that you can conclude that the origin is an unstable spiral because Re(Li)>0 ? I mean, in the case A3, the eigenvectors tells us the eigendirection of the stable and unstable subspaces, right?

Thanks in advance.
 
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I think we need more information. I don't know what is meant by "dynamics" in this problem.
 

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