Lectures on the Calculus of Variations, 9780486822365
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Euler to Hilbert: A rigorous journey through the calculus of variations.

Lectures on the Calculus of Variations

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    288 pages

  • Release Date

    27 April 2018

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Summary

From Euler to Hilbert: A Journey Through the Calculus of Variations

This pioneering treatise delves into the calculus of variations, tracing its development from Euler’s early work to Hilbert’s groundbreaking contributions. Designed for serious study, the text offers a robust introduction to the subject by addressing fundamental problems with both generality and rigor.

Key features include:

  • Clear definitions of core concepts.
  • Precise problem formulatio…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780486822365
ISBN-10:0486822362
Series:Dover Books on Mathematics
Author:Oskar Bolza
Publisher:Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint:Dover Publications Inc.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:27 April 2018
Weight:285g
Dimensions:204mm x 128mm x 15mm
About The Author

Oskar Bolza

Oskar Bolza (1857–1942) studied mathematics at the University of Berlin and later at Strasbourg. He taught at Johns Hopkins, Clark University, and the University of Chicago, returning to Germany 22 years later but retaining the University of Chicago title of Non-resident Professor of Mathematics for the rest of his life. He taught mathematics at the University of Freiburg until his 1933 retirement.

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