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Convex analysis and calculation of variations [MATH2421]
[30h] 3 credits

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This course is taught in the 1st semester

Teacher(s):

Michel Willem

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

The course constitutes an introduction to convex analysis and to the calculation of variations.

Main themes

- the direct method of calculus of variations, minimisation of multiple integrals, free and constrained problems, lack of compactness.
- Necessary conditions and sufficient conditions, Euler-Lagrange equations.
- Optimal solution symmetry, symmetry breaking, Noether theory.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites: functional analyse (MATH 2110).

Evaluation: quarterly written examination.

References:
- M. Willem, Analyse harmonique réelle, Hermann, Paris, 1996.
- M. Willem, Minimax theorems, Birkhauser, 1995.
- M. Willem, book in preparation.

Other credits in programs

MAP22

Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil en mathématiques appliquées

(3 credits)

MAP23

Troisième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil en mathématiques appliquées

(3 credits)

MATH22/E

Deuxième licence en sciences mathématiques (Economie mathématique)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

MATH22/G

Deuxième licence en sciences mathématiques

(3 credits)



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