A History of the Progress on the Calculus of Variations: During the Nineteenth Century (1861)

Isaac Todhunter

ISBN 10: 1165946807 / ISBN 13: 9781165946808

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of the Progress on the Calculus of Variations: During the Nineteenth Century (1861)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165946807
• ISBN 13: 9781165946808
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New

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""A History of the Progress on the Calculus of Variations: During the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by Isaac Todhunter and first published in 1861. It provides a comprehensive account of the development of the calculus of variations during the 19th century, a branch of mathematics concerned with finding the optimal values of functions that depend on other functions. The book covers the contributions of notable mathematicians such as Euler, Lagrange, and Hamilton, and their work on the calculus of variations. It also includes discussions on the applications of the calculus of variations in physics, mechanics, and engineering. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field of mathematics. Overall, ""A History of the Progress on the Calculus of Variations: During the Nineteenth Century"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of this important branch of mathematics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.