Mth 580 Systems Analysis: Calculus of Variations

Basic problems of the calculus of variations. Euler equations. Lagrange conditions. Lagrange multipliers. Lagrange equations. Hamilton's equations. Application to mechanical and electrical systems.

Credits

3

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Mth 480 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Mth 256 or Mth 422/Mth 522.