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A Novel Solution to the Frenet-Serret Equations

Differential Geometry 2007-09-19 v1

Abstract

A set of equations is developed to describe a curve in space given the curvature κ\kappa and the angle of rotation θ\theta of the osculating plane. The set of equations has a solution (in terms of κ\kappa and θ\theta) that indirectly solves the Frenet-Serret equations, with a unique value of θ\theta for each specified value of τ\tau. Explicit solutions can be generated for constant θ\theta. The equations break down when the tangent vector aligns to one of the unit coordinate vectors, requiring a reorientation of the local coordinate system.

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@article{arxiv.0709.2855,
  title  = {A Novel Solution to the Frenet-Serret Equations},
  author = {Anthony A. Ruffa},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0709.2855},
  year   = {2007}
}
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