Magnetic Central Normal of a Ruled Surface
Abstract
The direction of the unit normal at a striction point is called the central normal of a ruled surface and denoted by $t$. In this study, we examine the Lorentz forces and magnetic curves induced by the Frenet frame $\left\{ T_{t}, N_{t}, B_{t}\right\}$ of the central normal of a ruled surface within a magnetic field. We determine the magnetic vector fields corresponding to the magnetic curves for $T_{t}$, $N_{t}$, {and} $B_{t}$. Furthermore, we introduce the concept of magnetic flux surfaces generated by these magnetic vector fields along the magnetic central normal and derive their developability conditions. Finally, we present examples to illustrate the structure of the magnetic flux surfaces.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Algebraic and Differential Geometry
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 29, 2026
Submission Date
January 7, 2026
Acceptance Date
June 26, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1