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We first extend the classical Sbrana-Cartan theory of isometrically deformable euclidean hypersurfaces to the sphere and hyperbolic space. Then we construct and characterize a large family of hypersurfaces which admit a unique deformation. This is used to show, by means of explicit examples, that different types of hypersurfaces in the Sbrana-Cartan classification can be smoothly attached. Finally, among other applications, we discuss the existence of complete deformable hypersurfaces in hyperbolic space.
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Dajczer, M., Florit, L. & Tojeiro, R. On deformable hypersurfaces in space forms. Annali di Matematica pura ed applicata 174, 361–390 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01759378
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