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This book introduces the reader to the calculus of variations, a branch of mathematics which deals with finding functions which optimize the value of a given functional. It is a branch of mathematics developed over the course of centuries, and the book takes the reader through its history, the evolution of the ideas behind it, the applications developed over the centuries, and current uses in modern contexts. Ideal for anyone looking to gain insight into variational calculus.
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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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