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

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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.

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