Kinematic Geometry of Timelike Ruled Surfaces in Minkowski 3-Space E13

Abstract

Symmetry is a frequently recurring theme in mathematics, nature, science, etc. In mathematics, its most familiar manifestation appears in geometry, most notably line geometry, and in other closely related areas. In this study, we take advantage of the symmetry properties of both dual space and original space in order to transfer problems in original space to dual space. We use E. Study Mappingas a direct method for analyzing the kinematic geometry of timelike ruled and developable surfaces. Then, the invariants for a spacelike line trajectory are studied and the well-known formulae of Hamilton and Mannheim on the theory of surfaces are provenfor the line space. Meanwhile, a timelike Plücker conoid generated by the Disteli-axis is derived and its kinematic geometry is discussed. Finally, some equations for particular timelike ruled surfaces, such as the general timelike helicoid, the Lorentzian sphere, and the timelike cone, are derived and plotted.