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We obtain Euler-Lagrange equations, transversality conditions and a Noether-like theorem for Herglotz-type variational problems with Lagrangians depending on generalized fractional derivatives. As an application, we consider a damped…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-07-19 Roberto Garra , Giorgio S. Taverna , Delfim F. M. Torres

In this paper, within the framework of the consistent approach recently introduced for approximate Lie symmetries of differential equations, we consider approximate Noether symmetries of variational problems involving small terms. Then, we…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2025-05-28 M. Gorgone , F. Oliveri

Each conservation law of a given partial differential equation is determined (up to equivalence) by a function known as the characteristic. This function is used to find conservation laws, to prove equivalence between conservation laws, and…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2013-01-29 Timothy J. Grant , Peter E. Hydon

We study in optimal control the important relation between invariance of the problem under a family of transformations, and the existence of preserved quantities along the Pontryagin extremals. Several extensions of Noether theorem are…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Delfim F. M. Torres

Fractional mechanics describes both conservative and non-conservative systems. The fractional variational principles gained importance in studying the fractional mechanics and several versions are proposed. In classical mechanics the…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2007-08-14 Dumitru Baleanu , Sami I. Muslih , Eqab M. Rabei

Noether's Theorem yields conservation laws for a Lagrangian with a variational symmetry group. The explicit formulae for the laws are well known and the symmetry group is known to act on the linear space generated by the conservation laws.…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2012-01-23 Tania M. N. Goncalves , Elizabeth L. Mansfield

In the classical Lagrangian approach to conservation laws of gauge-natural field theories a suitable (vector) density is known to generate the so--called {\em conserved Noether currents}. It turns out that along any section of the relevant…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2010-12-03 L. Fatibene , M. Francaviglia , M. Palese

Conservation laws related to the gauge invariance of Lagrangians and Euler-Lagrange operators in finite and infinite order Lagrangian formalisms are analyzed.

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 G. Sardanashvily

In this work we prove a weak Noether type theorem for a class of variational problems which include broken extremals. We then use this result to prove discrete Noether type conservation laws for certain classes of finite element…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2015-03-17 Elizabeth Mansfield , Tristan Pryer

We consider the problem of a conditional extremum of an action in a class of fields constrained by differential equations. For this setup, we propose an extension of Noether's first theorem to connect the symmetries of the action and the…

General Physics · Physics 2026-02-10 S. L. Lyakhovich , S. B. Sayapin , I. A. Zubareva

We establish a version of the first Noether Theorem, according to which the (equivalence classes of) conserved quantities of given Euler-Lagrange equations in several independent variables are in one-to-one correspondence with the…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2015-08-25 Emanuele Fiorani , Sandra Germani , Andrea Spiro

Noether's theorem and the invariances of the Willmore functional are used to derive conservation laws that are satisfied by the critical points of the Willmore energy subject to generic constraints. We recover in particular previous results…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2014-09-25 Yann Bernard

We consider the second variational derivative of a given gauge-natural invariant Lagrangian taken with respect to (prolongations of) vertical parts of gauge-natural lifts of infinitesimal principal automorphisms. By requiring such a second…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 M. Francaviglia , M. Palese , E. Winterroth

The aim of this note is to discuss the relation between one-parameter continuous symmetries of the dynamics, defined on physical grounds, and conservation laws. In the Hamiltonian formulation, such symmetries of the dynamics in general…

Classical Physics · Physics 2017-11-29 Franco Strocchi

We consider the Cauchy problem for a degenerate fractional conservation laws driven by a noise. In particular, making use of an adapted kinetic formulation, a result of existence and uniqueness of solution is established. Moreover, a…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2021-09-27 Abhishek Chaudhary

All low-order conservation laws are found for a general class of nonlinear wave equations in one dimension with linear damping which is allowed to be time-dependent. Such equations arise in numerous physical applications and have attracted…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2025-10-20 Stephen C. Anco , Almudena P. Marquez , Tamara M. Garrido , Maria L. Gandarias

We present a general algorithm constructing a discretization of a classical field theory from a Lagrangian. We prove a new discrete Noether theorem relating symmetries to conservation laws and an energy conservation theorem not based on any…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2023-09-14 Mikhail Skopenkov

We approach higher-order variational problems of Herglotz type from an optimal control point of view. Using optimal control theory, we derive a generalized Euler-Lagrange equation, transversality conditions, a DuBois-Reymond necessary…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2015-11-24 Simao P. S. Santos , Natalia Martins , Delfim F. M. Torres

We obtain a version of Noether's invariance theorem for optimal control problems with a finite number of cost functionals. The result is obtained by formulating E. Noether's result to optimal control problems subject to isoperimetric…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2012-11-06 Delfim F. M. Torres

We introduce a discrete-time fractional calculus of variations. First and second order necessary optimality conditions are established. Examples illustrating the use of the new Euler-Lagrange and Legendre type conditions are given. They…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2010-10-28 Nuno R. O. Bastos , Rui A. C. Ferreira , Delfim F. M. Torres