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Discrete variational integrators and optimal control theory

Optimization and Control 2025-10-20 v1 Numerical Analysis Numerical Analysis

Abstract

A geometric derivation of numerical integrators for optimal control problems is proposed. It is based in the classical technique of generating functions adapted to the special features of optimal control problems.

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@article{arxiv.math/0311169,
  title  = {Discrete variational integrators and optimal control theory},
  author = {M. de Leon and D. Martin de Diego and A. Santamaria-Merino},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0311169},
  year   = {2025}
}

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17 pages