Abstract
We solve a class of first-order differential equations on SO(3) and SO(1,2) by quadratures. We then consider applications to variational curves, namely, Riemannian cubics, Riemannian cubics in tension, and elastica.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 463-473 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | IMA Journal of Mathematical Control and Information |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Elastic curve
- Elastica
- Lax equation
- Quadrature
- Riemannian cubic
- Riemannian cubic in tension