MATH.5510 Calculus of Variations (Formerly 92.551)

Id: 008432 Credits: 3-3

Description

The first variational problem, necessary conditions. Euler's equation. Generalization to dependent and independent variables. Constraints and Lagrange multipliers. Application to dynamics and elasticity. Direct methods.

Prerequisites

Pre-Reqs: MATH 2310 Calculus III & MATH 2340 Differential Equations or MATH 2360 Eng Differential Equations.

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