Abstract
In this paper, we prove that if a 3-dimensional cosymplectic manifold M3 admits a Ricci soliton, then either M3 is locally flat or the potential vector field is an infinitesimal contact transformation.
Acknowledgement
I would like to thank the anonymous referee and editor for their many helpful comments.
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