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The Calculus of Variations – Part 2 of 2: Give it a Wiggle

A multitude of real-world problems can be stated and solved in terms of the calculus of variations, with the technique being applied extensively across science and society to stunning effect. Read more

18. Dec 2024 | By Benjamin Skuse | 0 comments

Calculus of Variations – Part 1 of 2: Give It a Wiggle

It is an important field of mathematical analysis, is central to our understanding of reality and the universe, and has been applied extensively in the design and development of the essential technologies and products we use today. But few know the story of the calculus of variations. Read more

11. Dec 2024 | By Benjamin Skuse | 1 comment