Resolvent contours:

The Resolvent matrix is = ( )1

The diagrams below show the Resolvent contours / -pseudospectrum ( ()) close to the origin of
a low resolution Eigen spectrum. The contours are of the following form:
() = { ( ) }
The contours in the diagram below represent = 1, 101 , 102 , 103

This next diagram is a closer look at the diagram above

NON-NORMAL BEHAVIOUR OF THE H MATRIX

Zoom in version of the above diagram

The Eigenvalues that are farthest from the contours are the eigenvalues that are the most susceptible
to disturbance. Therefore, the Eigenvalues closest to the origin, represent the non-normal behavior
of the matrix.
Reasoning:
If is a matrix over . Then for () we have
( )1

1
(, ())

( )1 =

1
(, ())

However, if is normal then,

Where,
(, ) = inf{| || }

Questions:
1. Please let me know if my interpretation of the Resolvent contours and what they signify is
incorrect.
2. The contour program is sluggish, similar contours on higher resolution Eigen-spectrum take
a lot longer. I wanted to know if you would like to see the same program run for the high-res
Eigen spectrum as well.