Analytical Solutions and Controllability of Delay Differential Matrix Equations via Kronecker Product and Delayed Matrix Functions

This work introduces a unified framework for analyzing linear delay differential Sylvester matrix equations with noncommuting coefficients. The methodology employs a Kronecker product-based vectorization to transform the system, yielding explicit closed-form solutions via a novel delayed perturbation matrix function. Additionally, a delay-adapted Gramian matrix is formulated to derive necessary and sufficient controllability criteria. The approach’s efficacy is confirmed through a numerical example, demonstrating its capability in complex, noncommutative scenarios where classical methods are inapplicable.