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Advances in Mathematical Methods in Optimal Control and Applications, 2nd Edition

This special issue belongs to the section “Mathematical Analysis“.

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Dear Colleagues,

Optimal control theory is a mathematical research area of great development with a wide range of applications across various fields. Optimal control problems aim to find the optimal control strategy that minimizes an objective (also called cost) function, while satisfying control system dynamics and a set of constraints (e.g., boundary, state, and control). The mathematical framework of the control system, cost function, and constraints can be very different, and, for each of them, distinct mathematical methods must be applied.

This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in mathematical methods for the optimal control of different types of control systems, state and control constraints, and boundary conditions. We welcome papers on new mathematical methods for optimal control problems with applications in biology, ecology, population dynamics, epidemiology, economics, etc.

Dr. Cristiana J. Silva
Guest Editor

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Keywords

optimal control problems
optimality conditions
mathematical methods
applications

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