# Specialized methods for complex symmetric tridiagonal generalized eigenvalue problems

I have to solve generalized eigenvalue problems $Ax = \lambda Bx$ where $A$ and $B$ are both tridiagonal, $B$ is symmetric positive definite and real, but $A$ is only complex symmetric (not definite or Hermitian). Furthermore, I need the full eigendecomposition. I am currently just calling Lapack's ZGGEV generalized eigensolver, but I am wondering if there are better methods for this particular, highly structured problem. In particular, having freely available code (C++) would be the best.

• If $A$ is truly only complex symmetric, then it might not even be diagonalizable. You may want to first look into methods for computing the EVD or Schur decomposition of complex symmetric tridiagonal matrices ($B=I$) and work from there. I am skeptical that there will be existing software for this problem. – Jack Poulson Feb 24 '13 at 17:58
• I'd recommend doing a Google search here. I found quite a few references that might be useful to you. – Michael Grant Mar 27 '13 at 0:49