On variational problems: Characterization of solutions and duality

In this paper we introduce a new class of pseudoinvex functions for variational problems. Using this new concept, we obtain a necessary and sufficient condition for a critical point of the variational problem to be an optimal solution, illustrated with an example. Also, weak, strong and converse duality are established.

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