On the set of points of zero torsion for negative-torsion maps of the annulus

Abstract

For negative-torsion maps on the annulus we show that on every $\mathcal{C}^1$ essential curve there is at least one point of zero torsion. As an outcome, we deduce that the Hausdorff dimension of the set of points of zero torsion is greater or equal 1. As a byproduct, we obtain a Birkhoff's-theorem-like result for $\mathcal{C}^1$ essential curves in the framework of negative-torsion maps.