This book focuses on the calculus of variations, combining partial differential equations with geometry to solve nonlinear problems. It provides the latest developments in multidimensional optimization and optimal control for researchers, engineers, and students.
This book covers degenerate and singular elliptic equations, which appear in applications from glaciology to fluid mechanics. Based on the author’s research, it is a useful reference for graduate students and researchers interested in differential equations.
Explore mathematical concepts from historical and cultural perspectives. This book uses original material to offer new discoveries and re-interpretations of problems, from the abacus to integral calculus. An enthusiastic and rigorous read for educators and general readers alike.