A History Of The Calculus Of Variations From The 17th Through The 19th Century

by H. H. Goldstine e -
language: english
Publisher: SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC., October of 2011 ‧
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The calculus of variations is a subject whose beginning can be precisely dated. This analysis of Fermat seems to me especially appropriate as a starting point: He used the methods of the calculus to minimize the time of passage cif a light ray through the two media, and his method was adapted by John Bernoulli to solve the brachystochrone problem.

A History Of The Calculus Of Variations From The 17th Through The 19th Century

by H. H. Goldstine e -

Property Description
ISBN: 9781461381082
Publisher: SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC.
Release Date: October of 2011
Language: English
Dimensions: 614 x 921 x 88 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 410
Format: Book
Collection: Food Engineering Series
Categories: Books in English > Others
EAN: 9781461381082