Best packing of identical helices (Q2832463)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6652144
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Best packing of identical helices
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6652144

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    Best packing of identical helices (English)
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    11 November 2016
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    double helix
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    ropelength
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    knot energy
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    identical helix
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    In this paper the authors prove the uniqueness of a ropelength-minimizing conformation of the \(\theta\)-spun double helix and discuss its similarity with the pitch structures previously studied by Oslen and Bohr. Additionally the authors find the ropelength of the standard \(N\)-helix.
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