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Constrained Variational Calculus for Higher Order Classical Field Theories
We develop an intrinsic geometrical setting for higher order constrained
field theories. As a main tool we use an appropriate generalization of the
classical Skinner-Rusk formalism. Some examples of application are studied, in
particular, applications to the geometrical description of optimal control
theory for partial differential equations.Comment: 25 pages; 4 diagram
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