Rindler F. Calculus of Variations 2ed 2026

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This book offers advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers a comprehensive introduction to both the classical and modern Calculus of Variations. It can serve as the main text for a lecture course, the foundation for a reading seminar, or as a companion for independent study. This thoroughly revised second edition features numerous improvements, including the addition of several new topics, an enhanced order of presentation, and expanded references to the literature