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Variational principle

A variational principle is a scientific principle used within the calculus of variations, which develops general methods for finding functions which… 
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
PAPER www.rsc.org/softmatter | Soft Matter
  • 2009
  • Corpus ID: 13782872
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Institute of Nuclear Physics, N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”
  • 2004
  • Corpus ID: 14835059
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Dynamic Travel Choice Models: A Variational Inequality Approach
From the contents: Analysis of Dynamic Transportation Systems Mathematical Background Network Flow Constraints and Link Travel… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Regularized direct and indirect symmetric variational BIE formulations for three-dimensional elasticity
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Visual reconstruction with discontinuities using variational methods
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Structural optimization using optimality criteria
First, the historical background leading to the optimality criteria approach is discussed pointing out the role of the… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Development and testing of stable, invariant, isoparametric curvilinear 2- and 3-D hybrid-stress elements
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Optimal Choice of Fixed and Switched Shunt Capacitors on Radial Distributors by the Method of Local Variations
This paper presents a method of optimally choosing fixed and switched shunt capacitors on radial distribution feeders… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Three Dimensional Finite Element Vector Potential Formulation of Magnetic Fields in Electrical Apparatus
The three dimensional magnetic vector potential (m.v.p.) variational formulation for magnetostatic field problems, with ideal… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
APPROXIMATION AND CONVERGENCE IN NONLINEAR OPTIMIZATION
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