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Optimality conditions for fractional variational problems with free terminal time

Optimization and Control 2017-02-06 v1

Abstract

This paper provides necessary and sufficient conditions of optimality for variational problems that deal with a fractional derivative with respect to another function. Fractional Euler--Lagrange equations are established for the fundamental problem and when in presence of an integral constraint. A Legendre condition, which is a second-order necessary condition, is also obtained. Other cases, such as the infinite horizon problem, the problem with delays in the Lagrangian, and the problem with high-order derivatives, are considered. Finally, a necessary condition for the optimal fractional order to satisfy is proved.

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@article{arxiv.1702.00976,
  title  = {Optimality conditions for fractional variational problems with free terminal time},
  author = {Ricardo Almeida},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1702.00976},
  year   = {2017}
}

Comments

This is a preprint of a paper whose final and definite form is with "Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - Series S "

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