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Encyclopedia > Kappa curve
The kappa curve has two vertical .
The kappa curve has two vertical asymptotes.

In geometry, the kappa curve or Gutschoven's curve is a two-dimensional algebraic curve resembling the Greek letter κ (kappa).


Using the Cartesian coordinate system it can be expressed as:

x4 + x2y2 = a2y2

or, using parametric equations:

In polar coordinates its equation is even simpler:

r = acotθ

It has two vertical asymptotes at they have been denoted as blue dashed lines on the graphic.


The kappa curve's curvature:

Tangential angle:

The kappa curve was first studied by Gérard van Gutschoven around 1662. Other famous mathematicians who have studied it include Isaac Newton and Johann Bernoulli. Its tangents were first calculated by Isaac Barrow in the 17th century.


External links

  • The corresponding MathWorld article (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/KappaCurve.html)
  • A Java applet for playing with the curve (http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Java/Kappa.html)

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