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Γ-convergence and optimal control problems

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In this paper, we give some applications ofG-convergence and Γ-convergence to the study of the asymptotic limits of optimal control problems. More precisely, given a sequence (P h) of optimal control problems and a control problem (P), we determine some general conditions, involvingG-convergence and Γ-convergence, under which the sequence of the optimal pairs of the problems (P h) converges to the optimal pair of problem (P).

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Communicated by R. Conti

The authors wish to thank Professor E. De Giorgi for many stimulating discussions.

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Buttazzo, G., Dal Maso, G. Γ-convergence and optimal control problems. J Optim Theory Appl 38, 385–407 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00935345

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