Curvature and torsion of the tight closed trefoil knot

The curvature and torsion profiles of the tight trefoil knot found with the SONO algorithm are analysed. Their characteristics are discussed. Comparison of curvature and torsion profiles with the tightest parametrically defined knot is performed.

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