In this paper, we investigate and present the geometric properties of tube surfaces in a strict Walker 3-manifold. By using the second fundamental form, the Gaussian and mean curvatures of tube surfaces are obtained. At the end, we give some examples to illustrate the main result.

canal surfaces, curves, mean curvature, Gauss curvature, Walker manifolds.

Received: July 18, 2023; Accepted: September 15, 2023; Published: January 30, 2024

How to cite this article: Ameth Ndiaye and Mahamane Saminou Ali, Tube surfaces in a strict Walker 3-manifold, JP Journal of Geometry and Topology 30(1) (2024), 1-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.17654/0972415X24001

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