Direct Transformation of Variational Problems into Cauchy Systems. II. Scalar-Semi-Quadratic Case.

Abstract

This series of papers addresses three interrelated problems: The solution of a variational problem, the solution of integral equations, and the solution of an initial valued system of integrodifferential equations. It will be shown that a large class of variational problems requires the solution of a non-linear integral equation. It has also been shown that the solution of a non-linear integral equation is identical to the solution of a Cauchy system. This paper by-passes the non-linear integral equations and shows that the minimization problems directly implies a solution of the Cauchy system. This second paper in the series looks at semi-quadratic functional and scalar functions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049527

Entities

People

  • Harriet Kagiwada
  • James Hess
  • Robert Kalaba

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Calculus
  • Calculus Of Variations
  • California
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Euler Equations
  • Integral Equations
  • Integrals
  • Scalar Functions
  • Sensitivity
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis