scientific article; zbMATH DE number 2051425

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Rational curves and surfaces are the models of choice in computer aided geometric design. A curve or surface is called rational if there are rational expressions in 1 or 2 parameters, respectively, producing almost all the points on this geometric object. Not all algebraic curves or surfaces can be rationally parametrized. In recent years there has been renewed interest in questions of automated determination of rational parametrizations. In the present paper Schicho gives an overview of results on deciding rationality of algebraic surfaces and in the positive case of constructing such a parametrization. Rational parametrizations are not unique. In the last chapter the author considers the simplification of rational parametrizations. For the entire collection see [Zbl 1029.00024].











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