Difference between revisions of "Asymptotic net"
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A net on a surface formed by two families of asymptotic lines (cf. [[Asymptotic line|Asymptotic line]]). An asymptotic net only exists on non-developable surfaces of non-positive curvature. The orthogonality of an asymptotic net characterizes a [[Minimal surface|minimal surface]]. | A net on a surface formed by two families of asymptotic lines (cf. [[Asymptotic line|Asymptotic line]]). An asymptotic net only exists on non-developable surfaces of non-positive curvature. The orthogonality of an asymptotic net characterizes a [[Minimal surface|minimal surface]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:39, 2 November 2014
A net on a surface formed by two families of asymptotic lines (cf. Asymptotic line). An asymptotic net only exists on non-developable surfaces of non-positive curvature. The orthogonality of an asymptotic net characterizes a minimal surface.
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Asymptotic net. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Asymptotic_net&oldid=32398
Asymptotic net. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Asymptotic_net&oldid=32398
This article was adapted from an original article by V.T. Bazylev (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article