On the Topology of Real Algebraic Plane Curves

On the Topology of Real Algebraic Plane Curves

We revisit the problem of computing the topology and geometry of a real algebraic plane curve. The topology is of prime interest but geometric information, such as the position of singular and critical points, is also relevant. A challenge is to compute efficiently this information for the given coordinate system even if the curve is not in generic position. Previous methods based on the cylind...

Topology of Plane Algebraic Curves

Real Plane Algebraic Curves

We study real algebraic plane curves, at an elementary level, using as little algebra as possible. Both cases, affine and projective, are addressed. A real curve is infinite, finite or empty according to the fact that a minimal polynomial for the curve is indefinite, semi–definite nondefinite or definite. We present a discussion about isolated points. By means of the operator, these points can ...

Topology of Plane Algebraic Curves: the Algebraic Approach

We discuss the principle tools and results and state a few open problems concerning the classification and topology of plane sextics and trigonal curves in ruled surfaces.

Analysis of Real Algebraic Plane Curves

This work describes a new method to compute geometric properties of a real algebraic plane curve of arbitrary degree. These properties contain the topology of the curve as well as the location of singular points and vertical asymptotes. The algorithm is based on the Bitstream Descartes method (Eigenwillig et al.: “A Descartes Algorithm for Polynomials with Bit-Stream Coefficients”, LNCS 3718), ...