Abstract
For a smooth map from a closed surface to the two-dimensional plane, its critical value set is called the apparent contour. In this paper we study first order local Vassiliev-type invariants of generic apparent contours.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-45 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Topology |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jan |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Apparent contour
- Arnold invariants
- Bennequin invariant
- Vassiliev-type invariants
- Wavefront
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geometry and Topology