Relationships between input-output stability and exponentially stable periodic orbits

In this paper, we present new results concerning the relationship between the input-output and Lyapunov stability of nonlinear system possessing a periodic orbit. Definition of small-signal finite-gain L$\sub$p/ stability around periodic orbit is introduced. We show L$\sub$p/ stability of exponentially stable periodic orbit using quadratic Lyapunov functions for the periodic orbit. The L$\sub$2/ gain analysis is presented with Hamiltonian-Jacobi inequality along with an example.