Calculus of Variations (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by I. M. Gelfand, S. V. Fomin
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Author: I. M. Gelfand, S. V. FominEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-16
ISBN: 0486414485
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: A great book by a great mathematician
Summary: 5 Stars
Gelfand was one of the leaders of the great school of mathematics which, somehow, thrived in Soviet Union. I used uncountable times the copy of our library, as the original English edition, in the excellent translation of R. Silvermann, became very hard to find. I put it in the top of the list of books I wanted to buy. Now Dover put it into their catalogue. Great choice. I already ordered my copy!This is the best book on the Calculus of Variations. It contains, for instance, a wonderful treatment of Noether's theorem, hardly to be surpassed. The Hamilton-Jacobi equation is also treated with brilliance and clarity. Gelfand (and Fomin!) developed a style in which the precision of the mathematics does not interfere with the general panorama. The applications are very well selected and perfectly illustrate the theory. A great book, a great mathematician who can write, a great translator, by less than 10 bucks!
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