Calculus of Variations (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

MacCluer

 
9780486498379: Calculus of Variations (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Synopsis

The first truly up-to-date treatment of the calculus of variations, this text is also the first to offer a simple introduction to such key concepts as optimal control and linear-quadratic control design. Its broad perspective features numerous exercises, hints, outlines, and comments, plus several appendixes, including a practical discussion of MATLAB. Reprint of the Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2005 edition.

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