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Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control Theory: A Concise Introduction is a self-contained resource from Princeton University Press. This textbook provides a rigorous introduction designed specifically for a one-semester course. It serves as a foundational guide for graduate students studying engineering, applied mathematics, and related scientific subjects. The text begins with the calculus of variations to establish necessary groundwork before moving into optimal control. It includes a complete proof of the maximum principle and covers essential topics such as the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman theory of dynamic programming and linear-quadratic optimal control. This book is an ideal academic tool for those seeking a clear and direct approach to advanced mathematical control theories.

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This Princeton University Press textbook provides a concise and rigorous introduction to calculus of variations and optimal control theory.

Designed for a one-semester course, this book serves as a self-contained resource for graduate students in engineering and applied mathematics.

The curriculum begins with the calculus of variations to prepare students for the study of optimal control.

The text includes a complete proof of the maximum principle for academic study.

Key topics covered include the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman theory of dynamic programming and linear-quadratic optimal control.

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