Two classes of Willmore Surfaces in $\mathbb{S}^2\times \mathbb{S}^2$

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Authors: Xiaoling Chai, Shimpei Kobayashi, Changping Wang, Zhenxiao Xie
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Abstract

We establish two classification theorems for Willmore surfaces in $\mathbb{S}^2 \times \mathbb{S}^2$. Firstly, we prove that a Willmore surface which is also minimal must be either a special complex curve given by a slice or a diagonal; or, a minimal surface in a totally geodesic submanifold $\mathbb{S}^2 \times \mathbb{S}^1$ described by a solution of the sinh-Gordon equation in one variable. Secondly, we demonstrate that a Willmore surface is of product type if and only if it is the product of an elastic curve in $\mathbb{S}^2$ and a great circle.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows Advanced Differential Geometry Research Geometric and Algebraic Topology

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
5 February 2026
Document type
Preprint