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Helices through 3 or 4 points?

Abstract:: How many points in space are needed to define a circular helix? We show here that given 3 distinct points in space there exist continuous families of helices passing through these points. Given 4 generic distinct points there is no helix. However, a discrete family of helices through 3 points can be specified if an additional property of the helix is prescribed. In particular, the case where the helical radius is specified is studied in detail.

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Goriely, A., Neukirch, S., & Hausrath, A. (2011). Helices through 3 or 4 points?

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Goriely, A, S Neukirch, and A Hausrath. 2011. “Helices through 3 or 4 Points?”
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Publication date:: 2011-01-01

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