Real algebraic curves of bidegree (5,5) on the quadric ellipsoid

Abstract

We complete the topological classification of real algebraic non-singular curves of bidegree $(5,5)$ on the quadric ellipsoid. We show in particular that previously known restrictions form a complete system for this bidegree. Therefore, the main part of the paper concerns the construction of real algebraic curves. Our strategy is first to reduce to the construction of curves in the second Hirzebruch surface by degenerating the quadric ellipsoid to the quadratic cone. Next, we combine different classical construction methods on toric surfaces, such as Dessin d'enfants and and Viro's patchworking method.

28 pages, 37 figures minor changes, final version