Techniques of Variational Analysis

by Jonathan M. Borwein and Qiji Zhu

Book Overview

Variational arguments are classical techniques whose use can be traced back to the early development of the calculus of variations and further. Rooted in the physical principle of least action they have wide applications in diverse fields. This book provides a concise account of the essential tools of infinite-dimensional first-order variational analysis. These tools are illustrated by applications in many different parts of analysis, optimization...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387242988
• ISBN13: 9780387242989
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.6"