Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Εφαρμοσμένα ΜαθηματικάLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Athanasakos Vasilios
Supervisors info:
Στρατής Ιωάννης, Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Μαθηματικών, ΕΚΠΑ
Μπαρμπάτης Γεράσιμος , Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Μαθηματικών, ΕΚΠΑ
Γιαννιώτης Παναγιώτης, Επικ. Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Μαθηματικών, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Topics of the Calculus of Variations
Translated title:
Topics of the Calculus of Variations
Summary:
Generally, the calculus of variation is concerned with the optimization (minimization or maximization) of variable quantities called functional over some admissible class of competing objects. Many of its methods, ideas and techniques were developed over 200 years ago by many great mathematicians like Euler, Lagrange, Bernoulli and many others. Its own development owes its existence to a constant and fruitful interaction between a strict mathematical theory and a continuous changing and challenging as well physical consideration of the world. It continuous to the present day to bring important techniques to many branches of physics, engineering, economics, optimal control theory, biological sciences etc
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Calculus of Variations
