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A direct method for solving variational problems via Laguerre series is presented. First, an operational matrix for the integration of Laguerre polynomials is introduced. The variational problems are reduced to the solution of algebraic equations. An illustrative example is given.
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Hwang, C., Shih, Y.P. Laguerre series direct method for variational problems. J Optim Theory Appl 39, 143–149 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00934611
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00934611