Method And Variation

Author : V. Lakshmikantham,S G Deo
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998-07-28
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9056991604

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Method of Variation of Parameters for Dynamic Systems by V. Lakshmikantham,S G Deo Pdf

Method of Variation of Parameters for Dynamic Systems presents a systematic and unified theory of the development of the theory of the method of variation of parameters, its unification with Lyapunov's method and typical applications of these methods. No other attempt has been made to bring all the available literature into one volume. This book is a clear exposition of this important topic in control theory, which is not covered by any other text. Such an exposition finally enables the comparison and contrast of the theory and the applications, thus facilitating further development in this fascinating field.

Author : Bernard Dacorogna
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783642514401

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Direct Methods in the Calculus of Variations by Bernard Dacorogna Pdf

In recent years there has been a considerable renewal of interest in the clas sical problems of the calculus of variations, both from the point of view of mathematics and of applications. Some of the most powerful tools for proving existence of minima for such problems are known as direct methods. They are often the only available ones, particularly for vectorial problems. It is the aim of this book to present them. These methods were introduced by Tonelli, following earlier work of Hilbert and Lebesgue. Although there are excellent books on calculus of variations and on direct methods, there are recent important developments which cannot be found in these books; in particular, those dealing with vector valued functions and relaxation of non convex problems. These two last ones are important in appli cations to nonlinear elasticity, optimal design . . . . In these fields the variational methods are particularly effective. Part of the mathematical developments and of the renewal of interest in these methods finds its motivations in nonlinear elasticity. Moreover, one of the recent important contributions to nonlinear analysis has been the study of the behaviour of nonlinear functionals un der various types of convergence, particularly the weak convergence. Two well studied theories have now been developed, namely f-convergence and compen sated compactness. They both include as a particular case the direct methods of the calculus of variations, but they are also, both, inspired and have as main examples these direct methods.

Author : Saul Epstein
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323157476

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The variation method in quantum chemistry by Saul Epstein Pdf

The Variation Method in Quantum Chemistry is generally a description of the basic theorems and points of view of the method. Applications of these theorems are also presented through several variational procedures and concrete examples. The book contains nine concise chapters wherein the first two ones tackle the general concept of the variation method and its applications. Some chapters deal with other theorems such as the Generealized Brillouin and Hellmann-Feynman Theorems. Also covered in the discussion is the relation of the Perturbation Theory and the Variation Method. This book will be of great help to students and researchers studying quantum chemistry.

Author : Michael Struwe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662032121

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Variational Methods by Michael Struwe Pdf

Hilbert's talk at the second International Congress of 1900 in Paris marked the beginning of a new era in the calculus of variations. A development began which, within a few decades, brought tremendous success, highlighted by the 1929 theorem of Ljusternik and Schnirelman on the existence of three distinct prime closed geodesics on any compact surface of genus zero, and the 1930/31 solution of Plateau's problem by Douglas and Radò. The book gives a concise introduction to variational methods and presents an overview of areas of current research in this field. This new edition has been substantially enlarged, a new chapter on the Yamabe problem has been added and the references have been updated. All topics are illustrated by carefully chosen examples, representing the current state of the art in their field.

Author : Wayne A. Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0963512218

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Optimization and Variation Reduction in Quality by Wayne A. Taylor Pdf

Author : Zofia Chechlińska
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780429638367

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Variations and Variation Technique in the Music of Chopin by Zofia Chechlińska Pdf

While Chopin composed only a few works in variation form, he employed variations and variation technique in the majority of his works. Multiple modified repetitions of musical units on different levels of a work are so typical of Chopin’s works that this may be considered one of the chief determinants of his style. Focusing on a broad range of Chopin’s works, this book explores the extent to which Chopin’s oeuvre is suffused with variations, the role that variation technique plays in his work, to what extent it interacts with other techniques for developing and modifying musical material, and how the variation technique itself evolved. Beginning with a comprehensively documented investigation of the concept of variation in its own right, Zofia Chechlińska employs Riemannian and Schenkerian theory to consider, in turn, the ways in which Chopin constructs variations on the level of microstructure (motif and phrase) and macrostructure (thematic areas, sections, movements and form). This is the first English translation of one of the classics of musicological literature in Poland and is essential reading for scholars of Chopin and nineteenth-century music and music analysts.

Author : Daniele De Santis,Burt C. Hopkins,Claudio Majolino
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 841 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000170429

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The Routledge Handbook of Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy by Daniele De Santis,Burt C. Hopkins,Claudio Majolino Pdf

Phenomenology was one of the twentieth century’s major philosophical movements, and it continues to be a vibrant and widely studied subject today with relevance beyond philosophy in areas such as medicine and cognitive sciences. The Routledge Handbook of Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy is an outstanding guide to this important and fascinating topic. Its focus on phenomenology’s historical and systematic dimensions makes it a unique and valuable reference source. Moreover, its innovative approach includes entries that don’t simply reflect the state-of-the-art but in many cases advance it. Comprising seventy-five chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook offers unparalleled coverage and discussion of the subject, and is divided into five clear parts: • Phenomenology and the history of philosophy • Issues and concepts in phenomenology • Major figures in phenomenology • Intersections • Phenomenology in the world. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy studying phenomenology, The Routledge Handbook of Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, religion, literature, sociology and anthropology.

Author : J.L. Morán-López,José M. Sánchez
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461304197

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Theory and Applications of the Cluster Variation and Path Probability Methods by J.L. Morán-López,José M. Sánchez Pdf

This volume is a compilation of papers presented at the International Workshop on the Theory and Applications of the Cluster Variation and Path Probability Methods, held in the city of San Juan, Teotihuacan, Mexico, during June 18-22, 1995. The presentations at the workshop provided a state of the art review of the fundamental aspects of the CVM and PPM and their application to a wide range of problems in statistical mechanics and alloy theory. The volume begins with several articles dealing with the study of the kinetics of ordering in Ising sytems and alloys using the PPM and other classical techniques. These articles are followed by the contribution of Professor Masuo Suzuki on the Coherent Anomaly Method which has added a new dimension to mean field theory, and the CVM in particular, in the study of critical phenomena. The remaining of the volume is dedicated to fundamental aspects and specific applications of the CVM in a wide range of subjects ranging from bulk and surface studies to new areas of inquiry such as the problem of image reconstruction. Since the inception by Prof. Ryoichi Kikuchi of the CVM in 1950 and of the PPM in 1966, the latter after a gestation period of approximately six years, the tech niques have found wide acceptance in the physics and materials science communities. Both methods are properly regarded as seminal contributions to equilibrium and non equilibrium statistical mechanics.

Author : Manfred Krug,Julia Schlüter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107469846

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Research Methods in Language Variation and Change by Manfred Krug,Julia Schlüter Pdf

Methodological know-how has become one of the key qualifications in contemporary linguistics, which has a strong empirical focus. Containing 23 chapters, each devoted to a different research method, this volume brings together the expertise and insight of a range of established practitioners. The chapters are arranged in three parts, devoted to three different stages of empirical research: data collection, analysis and evaluation. In addition to detailed step-by-step introductions and illustrative case studies focusing on variation and change in English, each chapter addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the methodology and concludes with suggestions for further reading. This systematic, state-of-the-art survey is ideal for both novice researchers and professionals interested in extending their methodological repertoires. The book also has a companion website which provides readers with further information, links, resources, demonstrations, exercises and case studies related to each chapter.

Author : Albert Hoyt Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Electromagnetic waves
ISBN : UOM:39015086556316

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Variation in Direction of Propagation of Long Electromagnetic Waves... by Albert Hoyt Taylor Pdf

Author : Donald J. Wheeler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000056654035

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Understanding Variation by Donald J. Wheeler Pdf

This book provides techniques to become numerically literate and able to understand and digest data.

Author : Michael Struwe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540740131

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Variational Methods by Michael Struwe Pdf

This, the fourth edition of Stuwe’s book on the calculus of variations, surveys new developments in this exciting field. It also gives a concise introduction to variational methods. In particular it includes the proof for the convergence of the Yamabe flow and a detailed treatment of the phenomenon of blow-up. Recently discovered results for backward bubbling in the heat flow for harmonic maps or surfaces are discussed. A number of changes have been made throughout the text.

Author : Jean-Louis Vincent
Publisher : Springer
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319273495

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Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2016 by Jean-Louis Vincent Pdf

The Annual Update compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

Author : Benjamin Leonard Bean,John R. Dise
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Portland cement
ISBN : UOM:39015031961520

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Causes of Variation in Chemical Analyses and Physical Tests of Portland Cement by Benjamin Leonard Bean,John R. Dise Pdf

Variations in testing that could lead to the rejection of a material fully conforming to specification requirements, or the acceptance of a material with undesirable chemical or physical properties, are apparent in the results reported by laboratories participating in comparative tests of portland cements.Many of the causes for variation in chemical analyses and physical test results are listed in this discussion, and remedies for some of the more frequently encountered deficiences in apparatus and methods are suggested.Particular consideration is given to problems which do not seem to have been covered in sufficient detail in previous discussions of cement testing procedures.Literature references are given for additional information.(Author).

Author : John Carson Ripperton,Dorsey Wayne Edwards,Ralph Hans Egede Moltzau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UIUC:30112019498846

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Methods of Evaluating the Macadamia Nut for Commercial Use and the Variation Occurring Among Seedling Plantings in Hawaii by John Carson Ripperton,Dorsey Wayne Edwards,Ralph Hans Egede Moltzau Pdf