We associate to every curve on a smooth quadric a polynomial equation that defines it as a divisor; this polynomial is defined through a matrix. In this way we can study several properties of these curves; in particular we can give a geometrical meaning to the rank of the matrix which defines the curve.
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title = {Curves on a smooth quadric.},
journal = {Collectanea Mathematica},
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year = {2003},
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Giuffrida, S.; Maggioni, R. Curves on a smooth quadric.. Collectanea Mathematica, Tome 54 (2003) pp. 309-325. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/urn:eudml:doc:44321/