# CONFORMALLY FLAT NORMAL ALMOST CONTACT 3-MANIFOLDS

• Cho, Jong Taek (Department of Mathematics, Chonnam National University)
• Received : 2015.09.24
• Accepted : 2016.01.25
• Published : 2016.03.25
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#### Abstract

We classify conformally flat Kenmotsu 3-manifolds and classify conformally flat cosympletic 3-manifolds.

#### Keywords

almost contact 3-manifold;conformally flatness

#### Acknowledgement

Supported by : Chonnam National University

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