calculus of variations

Noun

Meaning

the calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals

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Synonyms

calculus dynamic programming variational calculus calculus of variation lagranges equations optimal path planning lagrangian dynamics lagrangian formalism direct methods optimal design optimal parameterization optimal shape design variation calculating lagrangian equations of motion functional optimization
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Hypernyms

calculus infinitesimal calculus

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We may also mention his essay on the calculus of variations (Mem. de l'acad., 1833), and his memoirs on the probability of the mean results of observations (Connaiss. d. temps, 1827, &c). Source: Internet

Noether's theorem has become a fundamental tool of modern theoretical physics and the calculus of variations. Source: Internet

This surface is called a minimal surface and it, too, can be found using the calculus of variations. Source: Internet

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