A necessary condition for cylindrical curves in terms of curvature and torsion
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| contents | We establish necessary conditions for a regular curve to lie on a circular cylinder in terms of its curvature $κ$ and torsion $τ$. By identifying a fundamental function $ψ= \sin^2 α$, representing the squared sine of the angle between the tangent vector and the axis of the cylinder, we reduce the geometric inclusion problem to a compatibility condition between an explicit eighth-degree polynomial equation and a differential equation for $ψ$. This approach yields a single ODE involving only $κ$ and $τ$ that governs the inclusion of the curve in the cylinder. The robustness of this framework is demonstrated through specific examples of cylindrical curves. Furthermore, we analyze the case of curves with constant curvature $κ_0$, obtaining an explicit ODE for the torsion. Remarkably, we prove that if $κ_0 = 1/ρ$, this equation admits an explicit, exact solution for $τ$. |
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| spellingShingle | A necessary condition for cylindrical curves in terms of curvature and torsion López, Rafael Differential Geometry 53A04, 53A05, 53B20 We establish necessary conditions for a regular curve to lie on a circular cylinder in terms of its curvature $κ$ and torsion $τ$. By identifying a fundamental function $ψ= \sin^2 α$, representing the squared sine of the angle between the tangent vector and the axis of the cylinder, we reduce the geometric inclusion problem to a compatibility condition between an explicit eighth-degree polynomial equation and a differential equation for $ψ$. This approach yields a single ODE involving only $κ$ and $τ$ that governs the inclusion of the curve in the cylinder. The robustness of this framework is demonstrated through specific examples of cylindrical curves. Furthermore, we analyze the case of curves with constant curvature $κ_0$, obtaining an explicit ODE for the torsion. Remarkably, we prove that if $κ_0 = 1/ρ$, this equation admits an explicit, exact solution for $τ$. |
| title | A necessary condition for cylindrical curves in terms of curvature and torsion |
| topic | Differential Geometry 53A04, 53A05, 53B20 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.13022 |