The conjugate locus on convex surfaces (Q2417661)
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The conjugate locus on convex surfaces (English)
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12 June 2019
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The author proves that the number $n$ of cusps on the conjugate locus of a generic point of a closed convex surface in Euclidean 3-space and the rotation index $i$ (defined in the paper, in analogy with the theory of plane curves) are related by $n=2i+2$. Hence the author derives a 4-vertex theorem: The conjugate locus of a generic point has at least 4 cusps.
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geodesic
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conjugate locus
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Jacobi field
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rotation index
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evolute
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convex
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