Special Session 73: Nonlinear elliptic and parabolic equations and related functional inequalities

Uniqueness and minimality in Euler`s elastica problem

Tatsuya Miura
Kyoto Univeristy
Japan
Co-Author(s):    Tatsuya Miura
Abstract:
Euler`s elastica problem is the oldest variational model for elastic rods and serves as a classic example of higher-order geometric variational problems. In this talk, I will discuss recent advancements concerning the issues of uniqueness and minimality in the elastica problem.