Integrality of FJRW invariants for Lie algebras A_l, D_l, and E_6.
problem Integrality of FJRW invariants for Lie algebras.
method Analyzing Frobenius manifolds and Pochhammer symbols.
result FJRW invariants are integral and coincide with the coefficients of a generating function.
We compute the index of the real Cauchy-Riemann operator defined in FJRW theory in case of the smooth metric. For the cylindrical metric, we study the relation between the index of the linearized operator of Witten map and weights in weighted Sobolev space.
Abstract invariant cannot be expressed using various slice-torus invariants.
problem Cannot express Iida-Taniguchi's slice-torus invariant using other known invariants.
method Analysis of various known invariants and their properties.
result Iida-Taniguchi's slice-torus invariant cannot be realized as a linear combination of other invariants.
The θ invariant encompasses the Rozansky-Overbay invariant.
problem None explicitly stated in the abstract.
method Generalization of the Rozansky-Overbay invariant using the θ invariant. result The θ invariant recovers the Rozansky-Overbay invariant. Non-invariant complex structures on Lie groups are not biholomorphic to invariant ones.
problem Understanding non-invariant deformations of complex structures on Lie groups.
method Computed cohomologies to show non-biholomorphicity.
result Non-invariant complex structures are not biholomorphic to invariant ones.
The Kuperberg invariant is shown to be gauge invariant for certain framed 3-manifolds.
problem Exploring gauge invariance of the Kuperberg invariant for specific 3-manifolds.
method Using hyperbolic 3-manifolds and finite-dimensional Hopf algebras.
result First examples of gauge invariants of general finite-dimensional Hopf algebras via topological methods.
New polynomial invariant distinguishes singular links.
problem Distinguishing singular links using existing invariants.
method Generalized quandle polynomial to singquandles and constructed a singular link invariant.
result New polynomial invariant distinguishes singular links with same counting invariant.
We show that the perturbative g invariant of rational homology 3-spheres can be recovered from the LMO invariant for any simple Lie algebra g, i.e, the LMO invariant is universal among the perturbative invariants. This universality was conjectured in [25]. Since the perturbative invariants dominate …
Paper introduces new invariant for pairs of immersions.
problem Understanding behavior of immersions through tangencies and triple points.
method Introduces J2+-invariant for oriented pairs of immersions, invariant under inverse tangencies and triple points. result Invariant changes under direct tangencies but remains invariant under orientation change and inverse tangencies.
Grid homology confirms the Upsilon invariant in knot theory.
problem Verifying the equivalence of Upsilon invariants in knot theory.
method Reconstructed Upsilon invariant using grid homology and proved equivalence.
result Upsilon invariants in knot Floer and grid homology are equivalent.
Constructs universal link invariants from intersections in configuration spaces.
problem Globalise topologically all coloured Jones polynomials and ADO polynomials.
method Defines new link invariants from graded intersections in configuration spaces.
result Recover all coloured Jones polynomials and ADO polynomials for links.
New invariant CWR for alternating links is stronger than existing invariants.
problem Developing a stronger invariant for alternating links.
method Introducing CWR invariant as an array of two-variable polynomials. result The CWR invariant is stronger than classical invariants like HOMFLYPT and Kauffman polynomials. Defines knot concordance invariant using instanton homology and Donaldson invariants.
problem Knot concordance and its classification.
method Defines an invariant φ for knots in the 3-sphere using Donaldson invariants and Floer's instanton homology. result The invariant φ coincides with a special case of an invariant defined by Froyshov. Combines combinatorial method to extend Milnor invariants to welded links.
problem Extending Milnor invariants to welded links.
method Combinatorial approach.
result Invariance of extended Milnor invariants for welded links.
New family of knots with epsilon invariant nonzero despite Upsilon and phi being zero.
problem Comparing smooth concordance invariants.
method Building an infinite family of knots.
result Found knots with epsilon invariant nonzero but Upsilon and phi zero.
Paper introduces a new invariant for virtual knotoids and proves it's a Vassiliev invariant of order one.
problem Tackles the problem of understanding invariants for virtual knotoids.
method Uses a 0-smoothing invariant constructed from local modifications at classical crossings.
result Demonstrates that the 0-smoothing invariant provides less information than the gluing invariant.
We construct two knot invariants. The first knot invariant is a sum constructed using linking numbers. The second is an invariant of flat knots and is a formal sum of flat knots obtained by smoothing pairs of crossings. This invariant can be used in conjunction with other flat invariants, forming a family of invariants…
As nilpotent studies in knot theory, we focus on invariants of Milnor, Orr, and Kontsevich. We show that the Orr invariant of degree k is equivalent to the tree reduction of the Kontsevich invariant of degree <2k. Furthermore, we will see a close relation between the Orr invariant and the Milnor invariant, and …
Formula connects surface and curve invariants via slice transitions.
problem Computing surface invariants from curve invariants.
method Introducing differential measures for local changes across singular slice transitions.
result Explicit formula for surface invariant change during quadruple-point events.
In this article we introduce a family of transverse invariants arising from the deformations of Khovanov homology. This family includes the invariants introduced by Plamenevskaya and by Lipshitz, Ng, and Sarkar. Then, we investigate the invariants arising from Bar-Natan's deformation. These invariants, called β-invar…
New concordance invariants phi and phi_j are defined and studied.
problem Understanding the relationships between different concordance invariants.
method Defined and analyzed new invariants phi and phi_j, and provided recursive formulas.
result Found infinitely many knots with specific combinations of zero and nonzero phi invariant.
We recall the definition of the quadratic helicity invariant and of the higher asymptotic ergodic M-invariant. We present a simpler new proof (in part) that the M-invariant is ergodic. The M-invariant is a higher invariant, this means that for the magnetic field with closed magnetic lines the invariant is not a f…
Defines new link-homotopy invariants using Milnor's higher order link invariants.
problem Link-homotopy invariants for link maps of multiple components.
method Uses Milnor's higher order link invariants and combinatorial theory of cut-diagrams.
result Provides practical algorithms to compute these invariants and detects families of examples.
New invariants for singular knots and links defined using shadow structures.
problem Defining invariants for singular knots and links.
method Introducing action of singquandles on sets and defining shadow counting and polynomial invariants.
result Enhanced shadow counting invariant for singular knots and links.
We discuss an universal bordism invariant obtained from the Atiyah-Patodi-Singer eta-invariant from the analytic and homotopy theoretic point of view. Classical invariants like the Adams e-invariant, ρ-invariants and String-bordism invariants are derived as special cases. The main results are a secondary index theo…
Paper calculates L-invariant and L*-invariant for complex surface sums.
problem Calculating invariants for complex surface sums.
method Using pants complexes and dual curve complexes.
result First example of arbitrary large invariants for bridge numbers.
Paper proves Rohlin invariant's uniqueness and extends homology sphere invariants.
problem Proving the uniqueness of Rohlin invariant and extending homology sphere invariants.
method Using the Rohlin invariant's uniqueness, the paper extends invariants from trivial 2-cocycles to those with 2-torsion.
result Generalized invariants of homology spheres with 2-torsion values.
The study explores knot invariants using roots of unity.
problem Understanding knot invariants at roots of unity.
method Using Reshetikhin-Turaev method and generalizing ADO invariants.
result Clarified definitions and connections between different invariants.
We consider Milnor invariants for certain covering links as a generalization of covering linkage invariants formulated by R. Hartley and K. Murasugi. A set of Milnor invariants for covering links is a cobordism invariant of a link, and that this invariant can distinguish some links for which the ordinary Milnor invaria…
The universal sl_2 invariant of string links has a universality property for the colored Jones polynomial of links, and takes values in the h-adic completed tensor powers of the quantized enveloping algebra of sl_2. In this paper, we exhibit explicit relationships between the universal sl_2 invariant and Milnor invaria…
Researchers prove birational invariance of BCOV invariant using motivic integration.
problem Proving the birational invariance of BCOV invariant for Calabi-Yau manifolds and varieties.
method Motivic integration theory applied to Calabi-Yau varieties with Kawamata log terminal singularities.
result Birational Calabi-Yau manifolds have the same BCOV invariant.
Power series invariant of hyperbolic 3-manifolds matches knot invariants.
problem Understanding topological invariants of hyperbolic 3-manifolds.
method Perturbative power series associated with ideally triangulated cusped hyperbolic 3-manifolds.
result The power series agrees with Kashaev and Andersen-Kashaev invariants to all orders.
New method to calculate 3-manifold invariants via skew-racks.
problem Calculating invariants of 3-manifolds.
method Introducing skew-racks with good involution and Property FR, defining cocycle invariants.
result Established new approach to obtain 3-manifold invariants via Dehn surgery.
New invariant fully describes finite type invariants of knots in homology 3-spheres.
problem Constructing a universal finite type invariant for knots in homology 3-spheres.
method Refined construction of a new invariant that is strictly stronger and universal.
result New invariant fully describes the graded space of finite type invariants of knots in homology 3-spheres.
New invariant for knotted tori, similar to classical invariant.
problem Defining a new topological invariant for knotted tori.
method Analogous to Levine-Tristram invariant, using gauge theory for singular connections.
result Invariant matches Echeverria's invariant and Langte Ma's general result.
Paper proves Reshetikhin-Turaev link invariants appear in higher order terms of re-normalized link invariants for plumbed links.
problem Proving relations between Reshetikhin-Turaev and re-normalized link invariants for links.
method Analyzing higher order terms of re-normalized link invariants for plumbed links.
result Reshetikhin-Turaev link invariants appear in higher order terms of re-normalized link invariants for plumbed links.
We introduce a new class of quantum enhancements we call biquandle brackets, which are customized skein invariants for biquandle colored links.Quantum enhancements of biquandle counting invariants form a class of knot and link invariants that includes biquandle cocycle invariants and skein invariants such as the HOMFLY…
New relation found between 3-manifold Witt invariants and Z^-invariants.
problem Computing Witt invariants of 3-manifolds.
method Using Z^-invariants and analyzing homology spheres. result Alternative method to compute Witt invariants.
Extends Milnor's invariants to knots and links in 3-manifolds.
problem Detecting higher-order linking phenomena in 3-manifolds.
method Study lower central quotients of link groups in 3-manifolds.
result Unified and generalized Milnor's invariants for 3-manifolds.
Paper connects two invariants of 3D manifolds using Hopf algebras.
problem Establishing a relation between two invariants of 3D manifolds.
method Using spherical Hopf algebras and their Drinfeld doubles, the paper connects the chromatic spherical invariant and the Hennings-Kauffman-Radford invariant.
result The chromatic spherical invariant is equal to the Hennings-Kauffman-Radford invariant for a specific type of Hopf algebra.
We give a general Lie-theoretic construction for anti-invariant almost Hermitian Riemannian submersions, anti-invariant quaternion Riemannian submersions, anti-invariant para-Hermitian Riemannian submersions, anti-invariant para-quaternion Riemannian submersions, and anti-invariant octonian Riemannian submersions. This…
The study analyzes neural network predictions of knot invariants and finds that braid representations work best.
problem Understanding and predicting knot invariants using neural networks.
method Investigated different knot representations and invariants, proposed a cosine similarity score.
result Braid representations are best for predicting knot invariants, and some invariants are easier to learn than others.
Study Vassiliev invariants for virtual knots, expanding quantum theory.
problem Understanding Vassiliev invariants for virtual knots.
method Define chord diagrams, weight systems, and Lie algebra weight systems for rotational virtual knots.
result Extended quantum invariants capture more information than standard invariants.
The paper sets lower bounds for a Kirby-Thompson invariant of 4-manifolds.
problem Determining the Kirby-Thompson invariant of specific 4-manifolds.
method Using trisections, the paper establishes lower bounds and calculates the invariant for specific examples.
result The paper calculates the Kirby-Thompson invariant of the spin of L(2,1) and shows the existence of 4-manifolds with arbitrarily large invariants. The Bauer-Furuta invariants of smooth 4-manifolds are investigated from a functorial point of view. This leads to a definition of equivariant Bauer-Furuta invariants for compact Lie group actions. These are studied in Galois covering situations. We show that the ordinary invariants of all quotients are determined by th…
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. Survey of invariants for knotted 2-spheres in 4-space.
problem Characterizing knotted 2-spheres in 4-dimensional space.
method Algebraic topology of knot exterior, gauge theory, combinatorial methods.
result Details are scarce and new results inexistent.
The study extends knot theory to knotoids using two approaches.
problem Extending Vassiliev invariants to knotoids.
method Two approaches: 1) Closures to knots, 2) Directly on knotoids.
result Non-trivial type-1 invariants for spherical knotoids.