calculus of variations
Calculus of variations is a mathematical framework that deals with finding the optimum function from a set of possible functions, optimizing a certain quantity known as a functional, while considering constraints or boundary conditions. It encompasses finding the extreme values, such as maximum or minimum, of the functional, facilitating applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.
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