calculus of variations

ریشه

The term 'calculus' refers to the mathematical study of change, while 'variations' refers to the different possible functions that can be considered.

مثال

• The calculus of variations is used in physics to find the path that minimizes the action.
• The Euler-Lagrange equation is a fundamental tool in the calculus of variations.
• The calculus of variations is applied in optimization problems.