Higher-order variational problems of Herglotz type
Optimization and Control
2014-12-12 v1
Abstract
We obtain a generalized Euler-Lagrange differential equation and transversality optimality conditions for Herglotz-type higher-order variational problems. Illustrative examples of the new results are given.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1309.6518,
title = {Higher-order variational problems of Herglotz type},
author = {Simao P. S. Santos and Natalia Martins and Delfim F. M. Torres},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1309.6518},
year = {2014}
}
Comments
This is a preprint of a paper whose final and definite form will appear in Vietnam Journal of Mathematics, ISSN: 2305-221X (Print) 2305-2228 (Online). Paper submitted 13-June-2013; revised 11-Sept-2013; accepted for publication 24-Sept-2013