An elementary proof of Small's formula for null curves in PSL(2,C) and an analogue for Legendrian curves in PSL(2,C)

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For null curves in PSL(2,C), there exists a representation formula in terms of two meromorphic functions and their derivatives (Small's formula). In this paper, we give an elementary proof of Small's formula. Moreover, a similar formula for Legendrian curves in PSL(2,C) is given. As null curves in PSL(2,C) are related to mean curvature one surfaces in hyperbolic 3-space H^3, Legendrian curves are related to flat surfaces in H^3. So, as an application of Small-type formula for Lengendrian curves, we give new examples of flat surfaces in H^3.
13 pages, 9 figures

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Differential Geometry, 53A10; 53A35; 53A07

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/65012

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https://arxiv.org/abs/math/0209258
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