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The Optimal Variational Iteration Method

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The variational iteration method was proposed by J. H. He in 1999 [153–155]. The method introduces a reliable and efficient process for a wide variety of scientific and engineering applications, linear and nonlinear, homogeneous or inhomogeneous, equations and systems of equations as well. The variational iteration method has no specific requirements, such as linearization, small variations, etc. for nonlinear operators. The power of the method gives it a wider applicability in handling a huge number of analytical and numerical applications.

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  1. Department of Mechanics and Vibrations, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Bd. Mihai Viteazu 1, 300222, Timisoara, Romania

    Vasile Marinca & Nicolae Herisanu

  2. Romanian Academy, Timisoara Branch, Center for Advanced and Fundamental Technical Research, Bd. M.Viteazu, 24, 300223, Timişoara, Romania

    Vasile Marinca & Nicolae Herisanu

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Marinca, V., Herisanu, N. (2012). The Optimal Variational Iteration Method. In: Nonlinear Dynamical Systems in Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22735-6_8

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