Eigenvalue-generalized eigenvector assignment with state feedback

In a recent paper [1], a characterization has been given for the class of all closed-loop eigenvector sets which can be obtained with a given set of distinct closed-loop eigenvalues. This note extends these results to characterize the class of generalized eigenvector chains which can be obtained with a given set of nondistinct eigenvalues. Included is an algorithm for computing a feedback matrix which gives the selected closed-loop eigenvalues and generalized eigenvector chains. Although there are limitations on the Jordan structure of the closed-loop system, this algorithm allows one to realize any "allowable" closed-loop Jordan configuration.