3.II.23H
Part II, 2008
Let be a surface.
(a) Define the Gauss Map, principal curvatures , Gaussian curvature and mean curvature . State the Theorema Egregium.
(b) Define what is meant for to be minimal. Prove that if is minimal, then . Give an example of a minimal surface whose Gaussian curvature is not identically 0 , justifying your answer.
(c) Does there exist a compact minimal surface ? Justify your answer.