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Isoparametric function

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In differential geometry, an isoparametric function is a function on a Riemannian manifold whose level surfaces are parallel and of constant mean curvatures. They were introduced by Cartan (1938).

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References

  • Cartan, Élie (1938), "Familles de surfaces isoparametriques dans les espaces à courbure constante.", Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata, Series 4 (in French), 17: 177–191, doi:10.1007/BF02410700