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Dupin's Theorem


In three mutually orthogonal systems of surfaces, the lines of curvature on any surface in one of the systems are its intersections with the surfaces of the other two systems.


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Weisstein, Eric W. "Dupin's Theorem." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/DupinsTheorem.html

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