Best Book for Calculus of Variations

[member 428835]

Hi PF!

What book do you recommend for studying the calculus of variations? I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering and undergrad in math (if that helps you decide fro a book thats's not beyond my level).

Thanks!

Josh

 

[bhobba]

Depends on what you want. If you want to see its beauty and why its so useful then I suggest the following:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801896940/?tag=pfamazon01-20

It covers calculus of variations - which actually doesn't require much - it's not that hard - and much more besides.

Thanks
Bill

 

[ZapperZ]

Hi PF!

What book do you recommend for studying the calculus of variations? I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering and undergrad in math (if that helps you decide fro a book thats's not beyond my level).

Thanks!

Josh

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/mathematics-useful-for-physics-classes.807752/#post-5070680

Zz.

 

[member 428835]

Thank you both for the advice! I'll check out the books!