Satellite links of fully positive braids are characterized.
problem Characterizing satellite links of fully positive braids.
method Analyzing fully positive braids and their satellites.
result Satellite links of fully positive braids are characterized by specific conditions.
Satellite links with many twists have simpler companions.
problem Relationship between satellite and companion links' complexity.
method Constructing satellite links with multiple full twists and analyzing their companion links.
result Satellite links with many twists have simpler companion links.
New satellite knots found that can't be represented by positive braids with full twists.
problem Satellite knots that cannot be represented by positive braids with full twists.
method Analyzing positive minimal braids and their closures to find satellite knots.
result Infinitely many satellite knots with Lorenz patterns and companions are not Lorenz knots.
Formulas for tau and epsilon concordance invariants of braided satellite knots
problem tau and epsilon invariants of satellite knots
method tau and epsilon invariants of braided satellite knots
result tau and epsilon formulas for braided satellite knots
New knots with specific properties have identical polynomial values.
problem Identifying knots with matching polynomial values after braiding.
method Constructing infinitely many hyperbolic knots and analyzing their braided satellites.
result Mutually distinct hyperbolic knots have identical HOMFLY polynomial values up to given z-degrees. New operations transform braids into P-fibered braids.
problem Transforming braids into P-fibered braids.
method Satellite operations and full twists.
result Any braid can be transformed into a P-fibered braid.
New links identified with Alexander polynomial signs to detect satellite links.
problem Detecting satellite links using Alexander polynomial coefficients.
method Introduced a set of links including positive braids and arborescent Hopf plumbings. Showed links in this set have opposite signs for leading and second coefficients of Alexander polynomials.
result Certain satellite links, like (n,1)-cables, are not in the set of links with opposite sign coefficients.
The paper classifies hyperbolic and satellite T-links formed by twisting.
problem Classifying hyperbolic and satellite T-links formed by twisting.
method Classification through Dehn filling and analysis of parent links.
result Classification of hyperbolic and satellite T-links formed by twisting.
The study explores knots and manifolds, proving properties and non-left-orderable groups.
problem Properties of knots and manifolds after surgeries and fillings.
method Fixed point method and Dehn surgery.
result Fundamental groups of certain manifolds are not left orderable.
In the paper we prove the conjecture by Alexander Zupan that w(K)⩾n2w(J) where w denote the width and K and J are satellite knot and its companion with winding number n. Also we proved that for satellite knot with braid pattern, the equality holds.
Given a knot K in S3, a question raised by Cappell and Shaneson asks if the meridional rank of K equals the bridge number of K. Using augmentations in knot contact homology we consider the persistence of equality between these two invariants under satellite operations on K with a braid pattern. In particular…
Thin position for knots in the 3-sphere was introduced by Gabai and has been used in a variety of contexts. We conjecture an analogue to a theorem of Schubert and Schultens concerning the bridge number of satellite knots. For a satellite knot K, we use the companion torus T to provide a lower bound for w(K), proving th…
In this paper we study Legendrian knots in the knot types of satellite knots. In particular, we classify Legendrian Whitehead patterns and learn a great deal about Legendrian braided patterns. We also show how the classification of Legendrian patterns can lead to a classification of the associated satellite knots if th…
Quantifies the crossing number of knots based on genus and braid index.
problem Estimating the crossing number of knots given their genus and braid index.
method Quantitative Birman-Menasco finiteness theorem applied to crossing numbers.
result Estimates the crossing number of knots in terms of genus and braid index.
For an oriented surface link S, we can take a satellite construction called a 2-dimensional braid over S, which is a surface link in the form of a covering over S. We demonstrate that 2-dimensional braids over surface links are useful for showing the distinctness of surface links. We investigate non-trivial examp…
For an oriented surface link F in R4, we consider a satellite construction of a surface link, called a 2-dimensional braid over F, which is in the form of a covering over F. We introduce the notion of an m-chart on a surface diagram π(F)⊂R3 of F, which is a finite graph on $π(F)…
New procedures connect braid charts, triplane diagrams, and braid movies for knotted surfaces.
problem Understanding the braid index and bridge index of knotted surfaces in 4D.
method Introducing rainbow diagrams and new procedures for passing among triplane diagrams, braid movies, and braid charts.
result Inequalities relating braid index and bridge index of 2-knots are obtained.
We provide a diagrammatic criterion for semi-adequate links to be hyperbolic. We also give a conjectural description of the satellite structures of semi-adequate links. One application of our result is that the closures of sufficiently complicated positive braids are hyperbolic links.
Study of Lorenz links and T-links, showing equivalence and unique presentations.
problem Understanding equivalence and uniqueness of T-link presentations for Lorenz links.
method Minimal-braid approach, V-link braids, T-link parameters, geometric type criteria.
result Explicit correspondence between V-links and T-links, criteria for equivalence and uniqueness.
We prove that the property of admitting no cosmetic crossing changes is preserved under the operation of forming certain satellites of winding number zero. We also define strongly cosmetic crossing changes and we discuss their behavior under the operation of inserting full twists in the strings of closed braids.
Twisting a knot K in S3 along a disjoint unknot c produces a twist family of knots {Kn} indexed by the integers. Comparing the behaviors of the Seifert genus g(Kn) and the slice genus g4(Kn) under twistings, we prove that if g(Kn)−g4(Kn)<C for some constant C for infinitely many integers $…
The paper studies knots formed by twisting a circle around a base knot and conjectures a linear growth in crossing numbers.
problem Understanding the growth rate of crossing numbers in twist families of knots.
method Introduced the stable crossing number and used geometric wrapping and algebraic winding to establish conjectures.
result The crossing number of Kn grows like nη(η−1) as no∞ for coherent twist families. We establish relationships between two classes of invariants of Legendrian knots in R3: Representation numbers of the Chekanov-Eliashberg DGA and satellite ruling polynomials. For positive permutation braids, β⊂J1S1, we give a precise formula in terms of representation numbers for the m-graded …
We show that a link in an open book can be realized as a strongly quasipositive braid if and only if it bounds a Legendrian ribbon with respect to the associated contact structure. This generalizes a result due to Baader and Ishikawa for links in the three-sphere. We highlight some related techniques for determining wh…
We construct the first combinatorial 1-cocycle with values in the Z[x,x−1]-module of isotopy classes of singular long knots in 3-space with a signed planar double point, and which represents a non trivial cohomology class in the topological moduli space of long knots. It can be interpreted as an invaria…
Formula for τ-invariant of satellite knots derived from L-space satellite operators.
problem Calculating the τ-invariant of satellite knots using L-space satellite operators.
method Algorithm to compute knot Floer complexes and formula for τ-invariant.
result Formula recovers existing formulas and proves new properties of τ-invariant.
In this paper, we construct two families of satellite constructions for Brunnian links, called the satellite sum and the satellite tie. An interesting fact is that by applying the satellite sum and the satellite tie constructions, we can build infinitely many new Brunnian links from any given Brunnian links. With the h…
Satellite knots can be trivialized by a single band move.
problem Satellite knots and their trivialization.
method Infinite family of satellite knots and a single band move.
result No disjoint band unknotting exists for satellite knots.
This study analyzes satellite communication latency using a stochastic geometry model.
problem Latency analysis of LEO satellite relay communication systems.
method Stochastic geometry framework with spherical BPP models, suboptimal satellite relay selection strategy.
result Derives distance distributions and analytical expressions for transmission delays.
Any knot in a solid torus, called a pattern or satellite operator, acts on knots in the 3-sphere via the satellite construction. We introduce a generalization of satellite operators which form a group (unlike traditional satellite operators), modulo a generalization of concordance. This group has an action on the set o…
Develops a new framework for integrating satellite allocations in small portfolios.
problem Feasibility constraints in small portfolios, not return predictability, are the primary concerns.
method A four-layer feasibility framework: physical, economic, structural, and epistemic.
result Closed-form feasibility bounds on satellite size, turnover, and breadth without return forecasts.
FedSpace optimizes ML training on satellites and ground stations.
problem Training machine learning models on satellites with limited bandwidth.
method Federated Learning framework that dynamically schedules model aggregation based on satellite orbits.
result Reduces training time by 1.7 days over state-of-the-art algorithms.
Lower bounds on rational slice genus using Heegaard Floer invariants.
problem Measuring complexity of homology classes in 4-manifolds.
method Introducing rational slice genus, bounding Heegaard Floer τ invariants, using satellite links and closed braids.
result Lower bounds on rational slice genus in terms of Heegaard Floer τ invariants.
New proof for minimizing tunnel systems in satellite chain links.
problem Minimizing the tunnel number of satellite chain links.
method Proving the tunnel number is minimized for links with a specific number of components and bridge number.
result The result is sharp for satellite chain links over a 2-bridge knot.
The Gluck twist preserves the diffeomorphism type of certain satellite 2-knots.
problem Preserving the diffeomorphism type of satellite 2-knots under the Gluck twist.
method Using new descriptions of satellite 2-knots, the paper shows that the Gluck twist does not change the diffeomorphism type of certain satellite 2-knots in three ways.
result The Gluck twist preserves the diffeomorphism type of certain satellite 2-knots.
We study the left-orderability of the fundamental groups of cyclic branched covers of links which admit co-oriented taut foliations. In particular we do this for cyclic branched covers of fibred knots in integer homology 3-spheres and cyclic branched covers of closed braids. The latter allows us to complete the proof…
Researchers compute Khovanov polynomials for satellite knots.
problem Computing Khovanov polynomials for satellite knots.
method Explicit computation using a computer program for two families of satellite knots.
result Khovanov polynomials can be expressed as a linear combination of pattern and companion invariants, with a jump at a critical point.
New satellite knots counter a conjecture about Lorenz knots.
problem A conjecture about satellite knots and Lorenz knots was disproven.
method Constructed infinitely many counterexamples of satellite knots that are not cables.
result The conjecture was amended and shown to hold for many Lorenz knots.
Formula for satellite operators using knot Floer homology.
problem Computing knot Floer homology for satellite knots.
method Using Heegaard Floer Dehn surgery formulas and formal knot Floer complexes.
result Formulas to compute knot Floer homology for satellite knots.
We give sufficient conditions for a satellite knot to admit an L-space surgery, and use this result to give new infinite families of patterns which produce satellite L-space knots.
Satellite formula connects knot concordance invariants to surgery.
problem Understanding knot concordance invariants.
method Excision theorem for real Floer homotopy types.
result Concordance invariants depend only on zero-framed surgery.
Necessary and sufficient conditions are given for a satellite knot to be fibered. Any knot k~ embeds in an unknotted solid torus V~ with arbitrary winding number in such a way that no satellite knot with pattern (V~,k~) is fibered. In particular, there exist nonfibered satellite knots wit…
The study computes invariants of satellite knots using bordered Floer homology.
problem Computing invariants of satellite knots with specific patterns.
method Using bordered Floer homology and the immersed curve interpretation of the bordered pairing theorem.
result Satellites with thin fibered companions or specific patterns have thin knot Floer homology.
A simplified proof for satellite knot signatures.
problem Proving Litherland's formula for satellite knots.
method Uses linear algebra and basic knot theory.
result A new, elementary proof of the signature formula.
Unsupervised method removes satellite noise without paired data.
problem Image artifacts from satellite sensor noises affect quality and applications.
method Wavelet subband cycleGAN using adversarial and cycle-consistency losses.
result Effectively removes satellite noise while preserving high frequency features.
We conjecture that satellite operations are either constant or have infinite rank in the concordance group. We reduce this to the difficult case of winding number zero satellites, and use SO(3) gauge theory to provide a general criterion sufficient for the image of a satellite operation to generate an infinite rank s…
Satellite operations with winding number ≠ 1 are not homomorphisms.
problem Characterizing homomorphisms in satellite operations.
method Using d-invariants of branched covers and Torelli group properties. result Satellite operations with winding number ≠ 1 are not homomorphisms.
Satellite knots have a higher trunk number than their base knots.
problem Understanding the relationship between satellite knots and their base knots.
method Using the Thurston norm and properties of satellite patterns.
result The trunk number of satellite knots is strictly greater than the product of the Thurston norm and the trunk number of their base knots.