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Optimization and nonsmooth analysis

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The Calculus of Variations as discussed by the authors is a generalization of the calculus of variations, which is used in many aspects of analysis, such as generalized gradient descent and optimal control.
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1. Introduction and Preview 2. Generalized Gradients 3. Differential Inclusions 4. The Calculus of Variations 5. Optimal Control 6. Mathematical Programming 7. Topics in Analysis.

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