Variational Methods in Optimization (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

Smith, Donald R.

 
9780486404554: Variational Methods in Optimization (Dover Books on Mathematics)

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Fostering an increased appreciation of the fundamental theorem of calculus, this highly readable text elucidates applications of the chain rule of differentiation, integration by parts, parametric curves, line integrals, double integrals, and elementary differential equations. A clear and well-illustrated treatment of techniques for solving a wide variety of optimization problems arising in a diverse array of fields, this volume requires only an elementary knowledge of calculus and can be used either by itself or as a supplementary text in a variety of courses. 1974 edition.

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ISBN 10:  0139406271 ISBN 13:  9780139406270
Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1974
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