Journal title
Q APPL MATH
Issue
4
Volume
56
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Page
719-740
Abstract
A review is given of the development and present state of the calculus of variations, starting from the problem of the brachistochrone, and emphasizing the current interaction with problems of materials science.
Symplectic ID
24660
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Publication type
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Publication date
Dec 1998