MATH 7371 - Calculus Of Variations

Credit Hours: (3)

Description Introduction to calculus of variations, Euler-Lagrange equations, and optimization in infinite dimensional spaces. Applications could include various topics in science, engineering, economics, or geometry, such as ground state density theories, Dirichlet’s principle and differential equations, theory of least action, with exact content varying and depending on interests of class. Repeatable up to 3 hours PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of Instructor.