Lectures on the Calculus of Variations: The Weierstrassian Theory (1904)

Lectures on the Calculus of Variations: The Weierstrassian Theory is a book written by Harris Hancock in 1904. The book focuses on the mathematical field of calculus of variations, which deals with finding the optimal solution to a problem involving a function. The Weierstrassian theory, which is the main focus of the book, was developed by German mathematician Karl Weierstrass in the 19th century and is considered a fundamental approach to the calculus of variations.The book is divided into 12 chapters, each covering a different aspect of the Weierstrassian theory. The first few chapters provide an introduction to the calculus of variations and the basic concepts and principles involved. The later chapters delve deeper into the theory, covering topics such as the Euler-Lagrange equation, the Jacobi necessary condition, and the Weierstrassian approach to the calculus of variations.Throughout the book, Hancock provides clear explanations and numerous examples to help readers understand the concepts presented. The book is written in a style that is accessible to both students and professionals in the field of mathematics.Overall, Lectures on the Calculus of Variations: The Weierstrassian Theory is an important work in the field of calculus of variations and provides a thorough introduction to the Weierstrassian approach to the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.