Talk
Calculus of Variations
- Jürgen Jost
Abstract
In this course, I shall describe the classical theory of the calculus of variations and relate it to modern mathematical developments. The concept of convexity will play an important role.
Reference
- J.Jost, X.Li-Jost, Calculus of Variations, Cambridge Univ.Press, 1999
- Further references will be given during the course.
Date and time info
Friday 13.30 - 15.00
Keywords
Extremals of variational integrals, fields, stability, convexity
Prerequisites
Advanced calculus and some basic knowledge of partial differential equations
Language
English
