Note on the numerical construction of geodesics and ray paths

Pearson, Carl E.

doi:10.1090/qam/1262326

Online ISSN 1552-4485; Print ISSN 0033-569X

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Note on the numerical construction of geodesics and ray paths

Author: Carl E. Pearson
Journal: Quart. Appl. Math. 52 (1994), 193-195
MSC: Primary 58E10; Secondary 49Q05
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/qam/1262326
MathSciNet review: MR1262326
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Abstract: This note discusses the choice of parameter in the numerical construction of a geodesic, and in particular the role of arc length.