Calculus of Variations - With Applications to Physics and Engineering

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The book is divided into two sections: the first focuses on foundational material, essential theorems, and isoperimetric problems, while the second explores practical applications across various fields such as geometrical optics, particle dynamics, elasticity theory, electrostatics, and quantum mechanics. It aims to provide modern readers with access to classic works from the early 1900s, offering high-quality editions that preserve the original text and illustrations.