\(C^1\)-continuity of the generalized four-point scheme (Q1020935)

The framework of an interpolatory four-point scheme generalized by means of a real tension parameter is considered. The problem is how the smoothness of the limit generated by the interpolatory four-point scheme depends on the choice of the tension parameter. Some particular case consists in the determination of the tension parameter such that the limit is in \(C^{1}\). It is known the conjecture saying that the interval of tension parameter for which the limit is in \(C^{1}\), is \(\Omega=(0, \omega^{\ast})\) with \(\omega^{\ast}= 0,19273\). The authors prove this fact and give a solution to this open problem. More precisely, they show that the interpolatory four-point scheme with tension parameter \(\omega\) generates \(C^{1}\) limit curves if and only if \(0<\omega < \omega^{\ast}\) where \(\omega^{\ast}\approx 0,19273\) is the unique real solution of the cubic equation \(32\omega^{3}+4\omega-1=0\).