The text provides an introduction to the variational methods used to formulate and solve mathematical and physical problems and gives the reader an insight into the systematic use of elementary (partial) convexity of differentiable functions in Euclidian space. By helping students directly characterize then the solutions for many minimization problems, the text serves as a prelude to the field theory for sufficiency. It lays the groundwork for further explorations in mathematics, physics, mechanical and electrical engineering, and computer science.
By:
John L. Troutman Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2nd ed. 1996 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.880kg ISBN:9780387945118 ISBN 10: 0387945113 Series:Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics Pages: 462 Publication Date:01 December 1995 Audience:
College/higher education
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active