Geometric theory of differential equations. II. Analytic interpretation of a geometric theorem of Blaschke
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Abstract:
According to Blaschke, a ${C^2}$ closed convex plane curve admits at least three pairs of points with parallel tangents and equal curvature radii. We generalize the result to theorems on Hill equations with either first or second intervals of stability collapsed. We also prove a four-extrema theorem for second order linear differential equations without periodicity properties.References
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- © Copyright 1971 American Mathematical Society
- Journal: Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 29 (1971), 87-90
- MSC: Primary 34.40
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0002-9939-1971-0285761-9
- MathSciNet review: 0285761