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feat: optimal control / Hamiltonian mechanics layer #124

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Problem

GDS has no concept of Hamiltonians, costate equations, adjoint dynamics, or Pontryagin's Maximum Principle. Optimal control derivation is a core technique for dynamical systems that we cannot express.

Proposed Solution

A new package or module for optimal control problems:

  • State dynamics + cost functional specification
  • Hamiltonian construction (potentially symbolic via SymPy)
  • Costate (adjoint) equation derivation
  • Pontryagin maximum principle application
  • Transversality conditions
  • Bang-bang and singular control detection

Could compile to GDS spec: states → Entity, dynamics → Mechanism, controls → Policy.

Motivation

The Homicidal Chauffeur notebook derives optimal pursuit-evasion controls from the Hamiltonian via Pontryagin's principle, including bang-bang switching, costate conservation proofs, and transversality conditions.

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This is a long-term initiative. Could start with numerical optimal control (direct methods) and add symbolic derivation later.

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