Comparison Theorem for Infinite-Dimensional Linear Impulsive Systems

We consider a linear impulsive system in an infinite-dimensional Banach space. It is assumed that the moments of impulsive action satisfy the averaged dwell-time condition and the linear operator on the right side of the differential equation generates an analytic semigroup in the state space. Using commutator identities, we prove a comparison theorem that reduces the problem of asymptotic stability of the original system to the study of a simpler system with constant dwell-times. An illustrative example of a linear impulsive system of parabolic type in which the continuous and discrete dynamics are both unstable is given.