An Introduction To The Calculus Of Variations(1st Edition)
Authors:
Charles Fox
In Stock
Include with your book
Free shipping: April 04, 2024Popular items with books
Total Price:
$0
Book details
ISBN: 0486654990, 978-0486654997
Book publisher: Dover Publications
An Introduction To The Calculus Of Variations 1st Edition Summary: An understanding of variational methods, the source of such fundamental theorems as the principle of least action and its various generalizations, is essential to the study of mathematical physics and applied mathematics.In this highly regarded text, aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, the author develops the calculus of variations both for its own intrinsic interest and because of its wide and powerful applications to modern mathematical physics.The first two chapters deal with the first and second variation of an integral in the simplest case, illustrated by applications of the principle of least action to dynamical problems. Chapters III and IV delve into pure mathematics, exploring generalizations and isoperimetrical problems. Applied mathematics are discussed in Chapters V, VI, and VII, including studies of least action, a proof of Hamilton's principle and its use in dealing with dynamical problems in the special theory of relativity, and such methods of approximation as the Rayleigh-Ritz method, illustrated by applications to the theory of elasticity. The last three chapters examine variable end points and strong variations, including an account of Weierstrass's theory of strong variations, based upon the work of Hilbert.Ideal as a text, this volume offers an exceptionally clear presentation of the mathematics involved, with many illustrative examples, while numerous references cite additional source readings for those interested in pursuing a topic further. Students are assumed to have a knowledge of partial differentiation and differential equations.
Customers also bought these books
Keenso Volleyball Spike Training Equipment Improved Arm Speed And Power Hook -
?Keenso
ISBN: B0CM5N4G34
$0 $64.00Frequently Bought Together
Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making - 9th edition
Paul D. Kimmel
ISBN: 1-119-49356-3, 1119493633, 1119493560, 978-1119493631
$0 $123.66
Coping Courageously A Heart Centered Guide For Navigating A Loved Ones Illness Without Losing Yourself - 1st Edition
Delia Chiaramonte Md
ISBN: B0CRMLWCFR, 979-8989799909
$0 $19.99
International Business The Challenge of Global Competition - 13th edition
Donald Geringer Ball
ISBN: 978-0078112638, 007811263X, 77606124, 978-0077606121
$0 $353.50
Using Sage 50 Accounting 2021 - 1st Canadian Edition
Mary Purbhoo
ISBN: 0137572263, 978-0137572267
$0 $239.00
The Colors Of Love Multiracial People In Interracial Relationships - 1st Edition
Melinda A Mills
ISBN: 1479802417, 978-1479802418
$0 $18.12
The Cartoon Introduction To Calculus - 1st Edition
Yoram Bauman Ph.D.
ISBN: 0809033690, 978-0809033690
$0 $12.39
Dilabnba 28 5 Basketball For Youth Adults Size 6 Rubber Streetball Grip For Outdoor Indoor Sports -
?Dilabnba
ISBN: B0B4JWCLY9
$0 $70.00Top Reviews for Books
