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The simplest optimization problem is concerned with the determination of the values of independent variables which maximize or minimize a given function of these variables. That is, in the simplest case we have to determine the values of t for which
holds. The problem next in complexity is to find the derivatives of functions of variables which allow the integral of a function of functions of variables and their derivatives to assume an extremal value. The simplest requirement here is: Find the values of y′(t) for which
is satisfied.
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Tolle, H. (1975). Basic Concepts. In: Optimization Methods. Universitext. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87731-5_1
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