| Variational Principles in Mathematical Physics, Geometry, and Economics: Qualitative Analysis of Nonlinear Equations and Unilateral Problems Contributor(s): Kristaly, Alexandru (Author), Radulescu, Vicentiu D. (Author), Varga, Csaba Gyorgy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521117828 ISBN-13: 9780521117821 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Calculus |
| Dewey: 515.64 |
| LCCN: 2010024384 |
| Series: Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Its Applications |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (1.60 lbs) 386 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive introduction to the calculus of variations and its main principles also presents their real-life applications in various contexts: mathematical physics, differential geometry, and optimization in economics. Based on the authors' original work, it provides an overview of the field, with examples and exercises suitable for graduate students entering research. The method of presentation will appeal to readers with diverse backgrounds in functional analysis, differential geometry and partial differential equations. Each chapter includes detailed heuristic arguments, providing thorough motivation for the material developed later in the text. Since much of the material has a strong geometric flavor, the authors have supplemented the text with figures to illustrate the abstract concepts. Its extensive reference list and index also make this a valuable resource for researchers working in a variety of fields who are interested in partial differential equations and functional analysis. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kristaly, Alexandru: - Alexandru Kristaly is Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Babe -Bolyai in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. |