Distance squared functions on singular surfaces parameterized by smooth maps $\mathcal{A}$-equivalent to $S_k$, $B_k$, $C_k$ and $F_4$

Abstract

We describe singularities of distance squared functions on singular surfaces in ${\mathbb{R}}^3$ parameterized by smooth map-germs $\mathcal{A}$-equivalent to one of $S_k$, $B_k$, $C_k$ and $F_4$ singularities in terms of extended geometric language via finite succession of blowing-ups. We investigate singularities of wave-fronts and caustics of such singular surfaces.