Polynomial complexity for a Nesterov-Todd potential-reduction method with inexact search directions

In this paper is discussed how to efficiently solve semidefinite programs related to the Kalman-Yakubovich-Popov lemma. We consider a potential-reduction method where Nesterov-Todd search directions are computed inexactly by applying a preconditioned conjugate gradient method to the Schur complement equation. An efficient preconditioner based on Lyapunov equations is derived. We give a proof of polynomial convergence for this interior point method.