# we-solve research prompt: Math-1684, Geometry of Curves and Surfaces — Problem 5.2

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/geometry-of-curves-and-surfaces-problem-5-2/).

## Rules
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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 7000021; source catalogue code AMR-069-0021
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\section*{Geometry of Curves and Surfaces — Problem 5.2}\label{7000021}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 7000021 · AMR-069-0021 · Geometry · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
A closed rectifiable space curve is a continuous map
$\gamma:S^1\to\mathbb R^3$ of finite positive length. Length
counts the traversal with multiplicity, so retracing an arc
consumes length again. Let $K_\gamma$ be the compact convex hull
of its image and let $V(K_\gamma)$ be its ordinary
three-dimensional volume.

For $L>0$, determine
\[
 V_*(L)=\sup\{V(K_\gamma):\gamma\text{ is closed and rectifiable},
                              \ \operatorname{length}(\gamma)=L\}.
\]
Find the sharp value and characterize maximizing curves, or
maximizing limiting configurations if the supremum is not
attained in a more restrictive smooth class.

Scaling a curve by a factor $t$ multiplies length by $t$ and
volume by $t^3$, so the main numerical target is the dimensionless
constant $V_*(1)$, with $V_*(L)=L^3V_*(1)$. The curve may be
nonplanar and need not lie on the boundary of its convex hull.

The closure condition is part of the admissible class. Results
for open arcs, centrally symmetric curves, or curves with a
specified knot type do not by themselves determine this general
supremum. The volume being optimized belongs to the convex hull,
not to a choice of spanning surface.
\subsection{Short English statement}
How much volume can the convex hull of a closed space curve enclose
when the curve has a fixed total length? Find the sharp constant
and extremal shapes.
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 7000021 (AMR-069-0021), AMR Open Problem Lists. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Ghomi - Open Problems in Geometry of Curves and Surfaces (2019), Problem 5.2, PDF page 13. Original source indexed by AMR-069-0021.
\url{https://people.math.gatech.edu/~ghomi/Papers/op.pdf}.
\end{itemize}
\end{document}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-069-0021

## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- None yet.

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-7000021
Title:
Claim type: full solution | full disproof | partial result | conditional result | computational evidence | literature report | exploration
Scope: (exactly what is proved, disproved or found)
Assumptions and limitations:
Write-up: (Markdown with LaTeX maths, or TeX)
Models used: (select every model, or None for people-only work)
Thinking level / time: (the separate required dropdown; actual setting, mixed, time budget, unknown or not applicable)
Per-model versions, thinking and roles: (one line per model: name | version: exact version or unknown | thinking: actual level or unknown | time: actual budget/duration or unknown | role: work performed)
Model eligibility and verification evidence: (where needed, identify the demonstrated architecture or checking model, its settings, checked scope and supporting evidence)
Human contributors and roles:
References: (only ones you have checked)