Estimates higher order derivatives using Lie derivatives and combinatorics.
problem Estimating higher order derivatives of Lie derivatives.
method Combines Lie derivatives, combinatorics of forests, and Dyck polynomials.
result Provides an estimate for higher order covariant derivatives of multiple Lie derivatives.
We prove that the Cayley graph and the coset geometry of the von Dyck group D(a,b,c) are linked by a vertex-to-edge duality.
We prove an optimal systolic inequality for nonpositively curved Dyck's surfaces. The extremal surface is flat with eight conical singularities, six of angle theta and two of angle 9pi - theta, for a suitable theta with cos(theta) in Q(sqrt{19}). Relying on some delicate capacity estimates, we also show that the extrem…
Let K' be a hyperbolic knot in S^3 and suppose that some Dehn surgery on K' with distance at least 3 from the meridian yields a 3-manifold M of Heegaard genus 2. We show that if M does not contain an embedded Dyck's surface (the closed non-orientable surface of Euler characteristic -1), then the knot dual to the surger…
Transformers can be hard to interpret due to complex optima.
problem Interpretability methods fail to capture the full complexity of Transformer models.
method Theoretical analysis and synthetic experiments on Dyck language learning.
result Attention patterns can be nearly randomized while preserving network functionality.
New basis and Schur-Weyl duality for loop Hecke algebra defined.
problem Define a new basis for the loop Hecke algebra.
method Use higher linear rewriting theory and combinatorics of Dyck paths.
result Yields a conjecture of Damiani-Martin-Rowell and provides a representation theoretic interpretation.
This paper compares Transformers and RNNs in various tasks, showing size differences.
problem Comparing representational capabilities of Transformers and RNNs across tasks.
method Analysis of differences in tasks like index lookup, nearest neighbor, and string equality.
result Size differences in Transformers and RNNs for various tasks.
Given a hyperelliptic Klein surface, we construct companion Klein bottles, extending our technique of companion tori already exploited by the authors in the genus 2 case. Bavard's short loops on such companion surfaces are studied in relation to the original surface so to improve a systolic inequality of Gromov's. A ba…
The paper studies combinatorics of injective words in the context of Temperley-Lieb algebras.
problem Combinatorial properties of injective words in the context of Temperley-Lieb algebras.
method Investigation of a chain complex of modules over the Temperley-Lieb algebra, focusing on Euler characteristic, homology modules, and Jacobsthal numbers.
result The Euler characteristic of the complex is the n-th Fine number, and the top-dimensional homology module is decomposed in terms of standard Young tableaux.
PPT optimizes transformer behavior by steering its latent posterior using prior samples.
problem Eliciting desired behavior from transformers without backpropagation.
method Posterior Prefix Tuning (PPT) uses predictive Monte Carlo (PMC) samples and importance sampling to optimize the latent posterior.
result PPT optimizes transformer behavior without backpropagation, achieving high utility across different utility functions.
New F-polynomial distinguishes knotoid diagrams not previously possible.
problem Polynomial invariants for knotoids.
method Introduced F-polynomial and constructed distinguishing examples. result New invariant F distinguishes knotoids not previously possible. The paper studies polynomials and ideals from colored Jones polynomials for links.
problem Understanding the structure of colored Jones polynomials for links.
method Investigates commutative and noncommutative ideals derived from colored Jones polynomials.
result Formulates the link version of the AJ conjecture.
Paper constructs a new approach to extract Affine Index Polynomial from Sawollek Polynomial.
problem Examining relationships between Affine Index Polynomial and Sawollek Polynomial.
method New approach to extract Affine Index Polynomial from Sawollek Polynomial.
result Constructs a concise proof of Mellor's Theorem.
This paper studies the Riley polynomial of 2-bridge knots using Chebyshev polynomials.
problem Understanding the Riley polynomial of 2-bridge knots and its splitting property.
method Introducing ε-Chebyshev polynomials to express and split the Riley polynomial.
result Explicit formula for the splitting polynomial as ε-Chebyshev polynomials.
Novel knot polynomials from Gaussian calculus show half vanish and determine Jones polynomials.
problem Understanding and characterizing knot polynomials from Gaussian calculus.
method Gaussian calculus of generating series for noncommutative algebras, connected sum of knots.
result Half of the polynomials vanish and three polynomials are explicitly given.
The paper defines and classifies Cappell-Shaneson polynomials.
problem Characterizing Cappell-Shaneson polynomials.
method Algebraic conditions on polynomials, reduction modulo primes, and construction of infinite series.
result Complete lists of Cappell-Shaneson polynomials of degrees 4 and 5, and several infinite series of degree 6.
Developed algorithms to compute three polynomial invariants of veering triangulations.
problem Computing polynomial invariants of veering triangulations.
method Introduced and used algorithms for taut, veering, and Teichmüller polynomials based on upper and lower tracks of veering triangulations.
result Proved that the lower and upper taut polynomials are equal but the veering polynomials can differ.
Study links weaving knots with polynomial coefficients and lattice numbers.
problem Understanding polynomial coefficients of weaving knots and their lattice counterparts.
method Established relationships between Jones and Chebyshev polynomials, and derived explicit formulas for Alexander polynomials.
result Proved coefficients of Jones polynomial are Whitney numbers of Lucas lattices and satisfied Fox's trapezoidal conjecture.
Study revisits Alexander-Conway and Kauffman bracket polynomials for pretzel links.
problem Understanding polynomial invariants of pretzel links.
method Revisits Alexander-Conway and Kauffman bracket polynomials for pretzel links P(1,1,n). result Reveals properties of Alexander-Conway and Kauffman bracket polynomials for P(1,1,n). Paper connects AJ conjecture and colored Jones polynomial potential function.
problem Relationship between A-polynomial and colored Jones polynomial. method Connects AJ conjecture and colored Jones polynomial potential function.
result Establishes connection between A-polynomial and colored Jones polynomial potential function. Generalizes index polynomial to virtual tangles.
problem No specific problem stated; generalization of polynomial invariant.
method Generalized index polynomial to virtual tangles.
result Three polynomial invariants result from the generalization.
Associated with each oriented link is the two variable Homflypt polynomial. The Morton-Franks-Williams (MFW) inequality gives rise to an expression for the Homflypt polynomial with MFW coefficient polynomials. These MFW coefficient polynomials are labelled in a braid-dependent manner and may be zero, but display a numb…
This paper investigates the equivalence between Yamada polynomial and Jones polynomial of associated links for brunnian θ-curves.
problem Understanding the relationship between Yamada polynomial and Jones polynomial for θ-curves.
method Investigates the equivalence between the normalized Yamada polynomial of θ-curves and the Jones polynomial of their associated links.
result Shows that the two polynomials are equivalent for brunnian θ-curves.
The taut polynomial equals a twisted Alexander polynomial.
problem Understanding the relationship between taut polynomials and Alexander polynomials.
method Defined taut polynomial of veering triangulations and proved it equals a twisted Alexander polynomial.
result The taut polynomial equals a twisted Alexander polynomial of the underlying manifold.
Quantum polynomials are derived from a specific tribracket structure.
problem Quantum enhancement polynomials for oriented links.
method Defined using a canonical two-element tribracket, proving polynomials can be derived from five specific ones.
result Universal quantum enhancement polynomials are strictly stronger than the Jones polynomial.
We classify rooted trees which have strictly unimodal q-polynomials (plucking polynomial). We also give criteria for a trapezoidal shape of a plucking polynomial. We generalize results of Pak and Panova on strict unimodality of q-binomial coefficients. We discuss which polynomials can be realized as plucking polynomial…
New polynomials show all knots of a certain type have simple structure.
problem Classifying knots with specific properties.
method Introduced new L-polynomials and F-polynomials for virtual knots, and defined totally flat-trivial knots.
result All Akimova-Matveev knots are totally flat-trivial and their affine index polynomials can be calculated.
New polynomials detect non-rotatable knotoid shapes.
problem Detecting non-rotatable knotoid shapes.
method Defined homotopy index polynomials for knotoids.
result Homotopy polynomials detect non-rotatable spherical knotoids.
Innovates polynomial invariant for tribrackets.
problem Counting and distinguishing knots and links.
method Introduces subtribracket polynomials and uses them to enhance counting.
result Enhanced counting invariant for knots and links.
Researchers extend Alexander polynomial to knotoids and linkoids.
problem Defining and studying Alexander polynomial extensions for knotoids and linkoids.
method Developed and proved conjecture on mock Alexander polynomial for knotoids and linkoids.
result Proved conjecture on mock Alexander polynomial for knotoids and linkoids.
Unified ADO and colored Jones polynomials for knots.
problem Determining ADO polynomials from colored Jones polynomials.
method Constructing a two-variable knot invariant using completions of rings and algebra.
result Unified invariant maps colored Jones polynomials to ADO polynomials.
Generalized quandle polynomial used for stuquandles, stuck links, and RNA folding.
problem Defining polynomial invariants for stuquandles, stuck links, and RNA foldings.
method Introduced a generalized quandle polynomial and proved its invariance for stuquandles. Used this invariant to define polynomials for stuck links and RNA foldings.
result Polynomial invariants for stuquandles, stuck links, and RNA foldings.
Study Alexander polynomials of ribbon and virtual knots using ribbon's intrinsic singularity.
problem Determining Alexander polynomials for ribbon and virtual knots.
method Using ribbon's intrinsic singularity information, defining half Alexander polynomial, and developing simplified formulas.
result New formulas for Alexander polynomials of general knots and virtual knots in terms of Gauss diagrams.
New invariant dominates Jones, Kuperberg, and arrow polynomials.
problem Dominating known knot invariants.
method Picture formalism leading to a new invariant.
result New invariant outperforms Jones, Kuperberg, and arrow polynomials.
Alexander polynomials relate to KP hierarchy via 1-hook property.
problem Relating knot polynomials to the KP hierarchy.
method Kontsevich construction and linear equations reformulation.
result Solutions of reformulated system induce KP equations in Hirota form.
In this paper, we define some polynomial invariants for virtual knots and links. In the first part we use Manturov's parity axioms to obtain a new polynomial invariant of virtual knots. This invariant can be regarded as a generalization of the odd writhe polynomial defined by the first author. The relation between this…
We study rack polynomials and the link invariants they define. We show that constant action racks are classified by their generalized rack polynomials and show that nsata-quandles are not classified by their generalized quandle polynomials. We use subrack polynomials to define enhanced rack counting invariants, gen…
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.
This paper generalizes knot polynomials to include the HOMFLY polynomial.
problem Generalizing knot polynomials to include the HOMFLY polynomial.
method Using path posets to directly generalize the construction of the Jones and Alexander polynomials to the HOMFLY polynomial.
result The HOMFLY polynomial is obtained by specializing path posets.
Paper solves a central question about nonnegative polynomials related to isoparametric polynomials.
problem Whether a given nonnegative polynomial is a sum of squares of polynomials.
method Solves the problem completely for nonnegative polynomials associated with isoparametric polynomials.
result The paper provides a complete solution for the specific case of isoparametric polynomials.
Jones polynomials derived from K-theory of a cluster algebra.
problem Jones polynomials of knots and links.
method K-theory of a cluster C*-algebra of the sphere with two cusps.
result Interplay between Chebyshev and Jones polynomials.
We study relationships between the colored Jones polynomial and the A-polynomial of a knot. We establish for a large class of 2-bridge knots the AJ conjecture (of Garoufalidis) that relates the colored Jones polynomial and the A-polynomial. Along the way we also calculate the Kauffman bracket skein module of all 2-brid…
The interior polynomial is an invariant of bipartite graphs, and a part of the HOMFLY polynomial of a special alternating link coincides with the interior polynomial of the Seifert graph of the link. We extend the interior polynomial to signed bipartite graphs, and we show that, in the planar case, it is equal to a par…
New skein theory for Links-Gould polynomial simplifies link evaluations.
problem Computing Links-Gould polynomial for oriented links.
method Developed a cubic braid-type skein theory.
result Skein theory can evaluate any oriented link.
Polynomials with similar modulus levels are bilipschitz equivalent.
problem Understanding when polynomials are bilipschitz equivalent.
method Examined polynomials with moduli up to bilipschitz equivalence.
result Level curves of polynomials are bilipschitz equivalent.
Jones polynomials have infinitely many roots of unity as zeros.
problem Finding roots of unity as zeros of Jones polynomials.
method Constructing families of prime knots with specific Jones polynomials.
result Infinitely many roots of unity are zeros of some Jones polynomials.
Two categorifications are given for the arrow polynomial, an extension of the Kauffman bracket polynomial for virtual knots. The arrow polynomial extends the bracket polynomial to infinitely many variables, each variable corresponding to an integer {\it arrow number} calculated from each loop in an oriented state summa…
Study connects group invariants through outer automorphisms and polynomial relations.
problem Understanding polynomial invariants of free-by-cyclic groups.
method Introducing orientable fully irreducible outer automorphisms to relate McMullen polynomial and Alexander polynomial.
result Characterization of when homological stretch factor equals geometric stretch factor.