The principle of optimization (that of all possible paths, the path that minimizes some quantity like time, distance, or energy is taken) is one of the most powerful concepts in mathematical physics, generalized in the 19th century to Hamilton's principle or the principle of stationary action (also called the principle of least action), and is probably the most important idea in physics.
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“that idea of the best of all possible world the principle of optimization is one of the most powerful Concepts in mathematical physics it's generalization in the 19th century led to What's called the Hamilton's principle or the principle of stationary action M persus called it the principle of least action”
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