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# Plane curves and contact geometry

@article{Ng2005PlaneCA,
title={Plane curves and contact geometry},
author={Lenhard L. Ng},
journal={arXiv: Geometric Topology},
year={2005}
}
• Lenhard L. Ng
• Published 8 March 2005
• Mathematics
• arXiv: Geometric Topology
We apply contact homology to obtain new results in the problem of distinguishing immersed plane curves without dangerous self-tangencies.
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