Mikheev, A.Nozik, M.Rubinstein, J.2014-10-212014-10-2119941467-8659https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8659.1340249A new algorithm for computing offset curves is proposed. The algorithm is based on the Huygens principle for propagating wave-fronts. It automatically avoids the topological singularities that appear in conventional methods. The algorithm is simple to implement and it does not require any multiplication or other floating number operations.10.1111/1467-8659.1340249249-252