2x2 Systems of ODEs: Imaginary Eigenvalues and Center Fixed Points @Eigensteve
2x2 Systems of ODEs: Imaginary Eigenvalues and Center Fixed Points  @Eigensteve
Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video investigates a 2-dimensional linear system of ordinary differential equations with a pair of purely imaginary complex conjugate eigenvalues. These solutions are known as neutrally stable center fixed points. We investigate the solutions using eigenvalues and eigenvectors, as well as with phase portrait pictures.

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0:00 Overview
3:09 Examples of physical systems with complex eigenvalues
5:12 Quick recap of basic properties of complex numbers
9:50 Computing the eigenvectors
16:34 Writing the full solution
25:04 Geometric intuition: The solution is a rotation matrix
31:15 Adding small friction: Center becomes spiral sink
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2x2 Systems of ODEs: Imaginary Eigenvalues and Center Fixed Points

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