Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum Theory

Historical, theoretical survey with many insights, much hard-to-find material. Hamilton's principle, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, etc.A historical and theoretical survey of variational principles and their relationship to dynamics and quantum theory. Topics include Hamilton's principle, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, relationship to quantum theory and wave mechanics, and principles of Feynman and Schwinger. For professional physicists, mathematicians and advanced students