Book of Donmon Teith

Provides a thorough understanding of calculus of variations and prepares readers for the study of modern optimal control theory. Selected variational problems a

The calculus of variations is one of the oldest subjects in mathematics, and it is very much alive and still evolving. Besides its mathematical importance and i

In this highly regarded text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the author develops the calculus of variations both for its intrinsic interest an

This book is intended for a first course in the calculus of variations, at the senior or beginning graduate level. The reader will learn methods for finding fun

This clear and concise textbook provides a rigorous introduction to the calculus of variations, depending on functions of one variable and their first derivativ