Zero mean curvature surfaces in \(\mathrm{L}^3\) containing a light-like line (Q694691)

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Zero mean curvature surfaces in \(\mathrm{L}^3\) containing a light-like line
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    Zero mean curvature surfaces in \(\mathrm{L}^3\) containing a light-like line (English)
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    13 December 2012
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    In this research note, the authors provide a few interesting examples of surfaces for which the set of singular points (where the induced metric degenerates) consists of a light-like line. They introduce an important tool, called characteristic of a zero mean curvature surface along a singular light-like line. It is shown that, for specific cases, there exists a real analytic zero mean curvature surface in the Lorenz-(Minkowski) 3-space containing a light-like line segment with certain properties. This result is proven by providing several examples. Although brief, this communication is of genuine novelty and outstanding scientific value.
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