AMATH 656Calculus of Variations
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Applied Mathematics
AMATH 656 as listed in the Spring 2024 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
Concept of functional and its variations. The solution of problems using variational methods - the Euler- Lagrange equations. Applications include an introduction to Hamilton's principle and optimal control. (Heldwith AMATH 456)
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