A Primer on the Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control Theory

by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

Book Overview

The calculus of variations is used to find functions that optimize quantities expressed in terms of integrals. Optimal control theory seeks to find functions that minimize cost integrals for systems... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821847724
• ISBN13: 9780821847725
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: American Mathematical Society(RI)
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.