Research classifies knots based on sliceness and amphichirality.
problem Classifying odd-stranded Turk's head knots based on sliceness and amphichirality.
method Constructing commuting pairs of ambient involutions and analyzing the equivariant Fox-Milnor square condition.
result Established a sharp parity dichotomy for equivariant rational sliceness and Klein amphichirality of odd-stranded Turk's head knots.
4-move kills Alexander polynomial
problem Whether the 4-move is an unknotting operation
method showing every knot can be reduced via 4-moves and isotopies
result every knot can be reduced to one with a trivial Alexander polynomial
Study of fibred faces of Thurston polyhedra for 2-component 2-bridge links
problem Study of fibred faces of Thurston polyhedra for 2-component 2-bridge links
method Novikov homology associated with the universal covering of the exterior of the link
result Prove that a cohomology class can be represented by a fibration over a circle if and only if its 2-variable Alexander polynomial is ξ-monic Fox's trapezoidal conjecture for four-strand Turk's head knots is proven.
problem Proving log-concavity of the coefficient sequence of Dn(z) for four-strand Turk's head knots. method Four-block smoothing theorem for products of reciprocal quartics.
result The coefficient sequence of Dn(z) is log-concave. We derive a factorization of the Alexander polynomial of the 4-strand Turk's head knot using hypergeometric representations.
problem Deriving a factorization of the Alexander polynomial of the 4-strand Turk's head knot
method Using the reduced Burau representation and multivariable resultant elimination over reciprocal constraints
result Deriving a factorization of the Alexander polynomial in terms of Chebyshev polynomials
This paper investigates symmetric ribbon numbers of low-complexity knots.
problem Determining the minimum number of ribbon singularities in symmetric ribbon disks for knots with up to 12 crossings.
method Systematic investigation using knot polynomials and determinants.
result Novel lower bounds for symmetric ribbon numbers of knots with up to 12 crossings.
New invariants lift Milnor invariants for 3-component links.
problem Classifying 3-component links using Milnor invariants.
method Defined and proved invariants γk(L), introduced h(L), and showed their equivalence. result Invariants γk(L) lift certain Milnor invariants and are invariant under weak cobordism. The paper explores algebraic properties of Alexander polynomials and Reidemeister torsions for torus knots.
problem Investigating algebraic properties of Alexander polynomials and Reidemeister torsions for torus knots.
method Analyzing twisted Alexander polynomials and Reidemeister torsions of torus knots associated with irreducible SLn(C)-representations. result Proves that coefficients of twisted Alexander polynomials are locally constant functions on the SLn(C)-character variety. Paper discusses groups where twisted Alexander polynomials vanish.
problem Understanding groups with vanishing twisted Alexander polynomials.
method Introduced and studied twisted Alexander vanishing groups, constructed knots, and analyzed representations.
result Every faithful irreducible representation of a TAV group causes the twisted Alexander polynomial to be zero.
New examples of Cappell-Shaneson knot pairs with same Alexander polynomial found.
problem Determine dimensions for non-reflexive knot pairs.
method Constructing new examples of Cappell-Shaneson knot pairs.
result Found examples of Cappell-Shaneson knot pairs with same Alexander polynomial but inequivalent.
Paper computes Alexander polynomials for arborescent links.
problem Explicit formulas for Alexander polynomials are hard to compute for most link families.
method Efficient method for arborescent links, using recursive polynomials.
result Explicit closed formulas for pretzel links derived.
New knot invariants derived using quantum cluster algebras.
problem Deriving new knot invariants from quantum cluster algebras.
method Interpreting R-matrix of Uq(sl2) as cluster transformation, introducing auxiliary parameter ε. result Derives perturbed-Alexander invariants with higher-order terms in ε. Paper generalizes pretzel links using spatial graphs.
problem Classical pretzel links need a generalization.
method Introduces graph-pretzel links based on spatial graph projections.
result Constructs an infinite family of distinct ribbon knots.
Study finds infinite non-fibered twisted torus knots.
problem Identifying non-fibered twisted torus knots.
method Explicit formula for Alexander polynomial, leading coefficients analysis.
result Infinite families of non-fibered twisted torus knots found.
Real Heegaard Floer homology gets a new grading for certain 3-manifolds.
problem Real Heegaard Floer homology groups get an absolute Z/2 grading under specific conditions.
method Analyzes real Heegaard Floer homology groups with an involution and nullhomologous fixed points.
result Defines a new invariant of knots equal to the Alexander polynomial evaluated at i.
Abstract TQFT for sutured manifolds using Floer homology.
problem Classical Frohman-Nicas TQFT for Alexander polynomial.
method Decategorification of bordered sutured Heegaard Floer homology.
result Generalization to arbitrary cobordisms between surfaces.
Study on colored Jones polynomial of figure-eight knot for complex parameters.
problem Asymptotic behavior of colored Jones polynomial for figure-eight knot.
method Analyzing the asymptotic growth rate of the polynomial for complex parameters with small imaginary part.
result Growth rate of polynomial is related to the Chern-Simons invariant for large real part of the parameter and to the reciprocal of Alexander polynomial for small real part.
Unified model for knot polynomials using quantum Heegaard diagrams.
problem Categorify knot polynomials using Floer homology.
method Construct quantum Heegaard diagrams, identify gradings, and define a two-variable graded intersection.
result Unified intersection model recovers Alexander and Jones polynomials.
Extended symmetric union with multiple tangle regions and Alexander polynomial properties.
problem Characterizing knots with multiple tangle regions.
method Generalizing the symmetric union construction to include multiple tangle regions and analyzing the Alexander polynomial.
result The Alexander polynomial of the constructed knot is the product of the Alexander polynomials of the tangles and the square of the partial knot's Alexander polynomial.
Instanton homology detects 2-torsion in fibered knots.
problem Detecting 2-torsion in instanton homology for fibered knots.
method Using sutured instanton theory to derive a formula for I♯(Y,K;C) and comparing dimensions. result Proves the presence of 2-torsion in instanton homology for null-homologous fibered knots.
Develops a Gaussian model to compute the Alexander polynomial of knots.
problem Computing the Alexander polynomial of knots.
method Uses perturbed Gaussian functions, Heisenberg algebra, and tensor-contraction formalism.
result Associates a Gaussian function to a knot whose partition function recovers the Alexander polynomial.
Study Alexander polynomials of modular knots, revealing finite and infinite coefficient properties.
problem Investigate Alexander polynomials of modular knots.
method Use Burau representation and geometric SL2(Z)-invariants. result Alexander polynomials of modular knots have both finite and infinite coefficient properties.
Alternative proof of Alexander polynomial trapezoid conjecture using dimers.
problem Alexander polynomial trapezoid conjecture for special alternating links.
method Dimer model approach to Alexander polynomial.
result Shorter and more accessible proof of Azarpendar, Juhász, and Kálmán's result.
New Alexander polynomial defined for transverse graphs.
problem Defining a polynomial invariant for transverse graphs.
method Rotation number extension and multi-variable Alexander polynomial.
result Invariant coincides with Uq(gl(1∣1))-Alexander polynomial. Study on a knot invariant's vanishing order.
problem Understanding the vanishing order of twisted Alexander polynomials.
method Defined and explored properties of the twisted Alexander vanishing order.
result Listed twisted Alexander vanishing groups of order less than 201.
The paper proves a criterion for L-space knots and their representations.
problem Conditions for abelian SL(2,R)-representations of knot groups. method Continuous family of irreducible representations converging to abelian representations.
result Alexander polynomial of nontrivial L-space knots has odd order on the unit circle.
Researchers study rational and pretzel knots using affine group representations.
problem Understanding the structure and properties of rational and pretzel knots.
method Constructing representations of knot groups into the affine group AGL(1,ℂ) via a TQFT valued in spans of singular vector bundles.
result Closed-form expressions for Alexander polynomials and bounds on their zeros for rational and pretzel knots.
Paper determines 2-adjacent knots up to 12 crossings.
problem Identifying 2-adjacent knots with up to 12 crossings.
method Used Heegaard Floer d-invariants and Alexander polynomial to obstruct 2-adjacency.
result Proved conjectures about 2-adjacent knots by Ito and Kato.
Study satellite operations on knot invariant θ, proving additivity and distinguishing knots.
problem Behavior of knot invariant θ under satellite operations.
method Proved additivity, introduced computational tool, verified conjecture for 2977 knots.
result Distinguished knots using invariant θ and verified conjecture for 2977 primes.
Clock theorem extended to knotoids and linkoids.
problem Generalizing the Clock Theorem to knotoids and linkoids.
method Extending the Clock Theorem to knotoids and linkoids.
result Clock states of knotoid diagrams form a lattice under transpositions.
The Links-Gould invariant of alternating links has log-concave coefficients.
problem Log-concavity of Links-Gould coefficients for alternating links.
method Experimental and computational evidence.
result The Links-Gould coefficients of alternating links are log-concave.
Formula for colored Links-Gould polynomial with genus bounds.
problem Calculating polynomial for knots colored with specific representations.
method Cabling formula and genus bounds for the Links-Gould polynomial.
result Genus bounds and specialization to Alexander polynomial for colored Links-Gould polynomial.