Matrix-valued differential equation involving inverse

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Let $X(t)$ be a matrix-valued function which outputs symmetric and positive definite matrices for all $t$.

How can i solve

$$ \ddot{X}(t)= \alpha(t) X^{-1}(t). $$ where $\alpha(t)$ is some scalar. Additionally, i want to apply some initial conditions as $\dot{X}(0) =Y$ and $X(0)=X_0$.

I searched through literature and i tried a few things on my own, but i wasn't able to get something useful here. I also tried some ansatzes and solving for coefficients e.g.

$$ X(t) = X_0 \exp(t X_0^{-1} Y) $$ but i always arrived at dead ends.

Can someone give me a hint or point me to some literature? Is the first order equation easier: $\dot{X}(t)= \alpha(t) X^{-1}$?

Edit: Add time dependence of $\alpha$.