A Histroy of the Calculus of Variations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Loomis, Ernest

9781440045752: A Histroy of the Calculus of Variations (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1440045755 ISBN 13: 9781440045752

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Trace the birth and growth of the calculus of variations through the nineteenth century, seen through the eyes of a careful historian.

This volume surveys the key ideas, methods, and contributors that shaped the calculus of variations. It analyzes pivotal works and memoirs by figures such as Poisson, Ostrogradsky, Sarrus, Cauchy, Jacobi, Legendre, and Jacobi, showing how the subject evolved from classroom problems to a structured mathematical theory. The author aims for clarity and accessibility, guiding readers who have mastered the basics toward a broader understanding of the field’s history.

Clear historical overview of the calculus of variations and its major chapters.
Profiles of influential memoirs and the mathematicians who advanced the subject.
Discussion of how ideas about maxima, minima, and integrability developed over time.

Ideal for readers of the history of mathematics and students seeking context for the development of variational methods.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1440045755
ISBN 13: 9781440045752
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 576
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A History of the Progress of the Calculus of Variations During the Nineteenth

Isaac Todhunter

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1440045755 ISBN 13: 9781440045752

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed history of the Calculus of Variations during the 19th century. It delves into the subject's development, showcasing how prominent mathematicians of the era expanded its boundaries. The author meticulously analyzes key treatises and memoirs, comparing and contrasting different approaches to solving problems involving the variation of integrals, both single and multiple. The book also examines the criteria for distinguishing maximum from minimum values in integral expressions, tracing the evolution of these criteria through the works of Legendre, Brunacci, and Jacobi. Beyond merely outlining the chronological progress of the subject, the author delves into the conceptual and methodological shifts that occurred within the Calculus of Variations during this period. He highlights the emergence of new approaches, such as those involving variable limits of integration, and carefully analyzes the impact of key insights from various mathematicians. The author's thorough examination of past work allows him to identify and clarify errors, offering a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the evolution of this important mathematical field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781440045752_0

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