Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control Theory: A Concise IntroductionThis textbook offers a concise yet rigorous introduction to calculus of variations and optimal control theory, and is a self contained resource for graduate students in engineering, applied mathematics, and related subjects. Designed specifically for a one semester course, the book begins with calculus of variations, preparing the ground for optimal control. It then gives a complete proof of the maximum principle and covers key topics such as the