Khovanov multicurves are restricted to linear components.
problem Khovanov multicurves are subject to strong geography restrictions.
method Applying ideas from homological mirror symmetry, we show that Khovanov multicurves are linear.
result Every component of the invariant is linear, homotopic to a straight line.
Formula for Heegaard Floer multicurves of double tangles from knot complements.
problem Computing Heegaard Floer multicurve invariants of double tangles.
method Using a simple formula derived from knot complements, comparing with Khovanov homology.
result New characterisation of L-space knots and first example of thin knot Floer homology.
Proves cosmetic surgery conjecture for strongly invertible knots.
problem Cosmetic surgery conjecture for strongly invertible knots.
method Combines recent results with Khovanov multicurve invariants and Conway tangles.
result Proves equivariant version of the Cosmetic Surgery Conjecture.
Khovanov homology invariant under Conway mutation.
problem Invariance of Khovanov homology under specific transformations.
method Strong geography restrictions and homological mirror symmetry.
result Classification of components of a Khovanov multicurve invariant.
Geometric interpretation of tangle invariants using immersed curves.
problem Understanding tangle invariants in Khovanov homology.
method Geometric interpretation of Bar-Natan's invariant using immersed curves.
result Recovery of Khovanov homology from immersed curves.
Formulae for Rasmussen invariant of satellite knots with wrapping number 2 proved.
problem Proving formulae for Rasmussen invariant of satellite knots.
method Using multicurve technology for Khovanov and Bar-Natan homology, a new concordance homomorphism.
result Formulae for F2-Rasmussen invariant of satellite knots with wrapping number 2 proved. A non-separating multicurve of a surface S of genus g with m punctures is a multicurve c so that S-c is connected. For k>0 define the graph of non-separting k-multicurves to be the graph whose vertices are non-separating multicurves with k components and where two such multicurves are connected by an edge if they can b…
Research examines the distribution of curve components in random multicurves.
problem Distribution of curve components in random multicurves.
method Action of the mapping class group on random multicurves.
result Distribution of curve components analyzed.
We study some graphs associated to a surface, called k-multicurve graphs, which interpolate between the curve complex and the pants graph. Our main result is that, under certain conditions, simplicial embeddings between multicurve graphs are induced by π1-injective embeddings of the corresponding surfaces. We also p…
We present an algorithm for calculating the geometric intersection number of two multicurves on the n-punctured disk, taking as input their Dynnikov coordinates. The algorithm has complexity O(m2n4), where m is the sum of the absolute values of the Dynnikov coordinates of the two multicurves. The main ingredien…
Graphs of multicurves are hyperbolic, relatively hyperbolic, or thick.
problem Characterizing graphs of multicurves based on their geometric properties.
method Proving graphs of multicurves are hyperbolic, relatively hyperbolic, or thick based on subsurface intersections.
result Geometric characterization of graphs of multicurves.
Extends Teichmüller space quasi-isometry to k-multicurve graphs.
problem Quasi-isometric relationship between Teichmüller space and curve graphs.
method Electrifying Teichmüller space along thin part, adapting Lackenby-Yazdi pants graph bounds.
result Quasi-isometry of k-multicurve graph to electrified Teichmüller space. Multicurve stabilizers' extensions are hierarchically hyperbolic.
problem Characterizing the structure of multicurve stabilizers' extensions.
method Proving the extensions of multicurve stabilizers are hierarchically hyperbolic groups.
result Extensions of multicurve stabilizers are hierarchically hyperbolic.
This paper explores how pairs of multicurves can be realized as cylinders on translation surfaces.
problem Understanding when pairs of multicurves can be realized as cylinders on translation surfaces.
method Surface topology and flat grafting deformation.
result Pairs of multicurves can be realized as cylinders on some translation surface.
We propose an elementary model to price European physical delivery swaptions in multicurve setting with a simple exact closed formula. The proposed model is very parsimonious: it is a three-parameter multicurve extension of the two-parameter Hull-White (1990) model. The model allows also to obtain simple formulas for a…
Study on lengths of random multicurves on hyperbolic surfaces.
problem Distribution of lengths of random multicurves on closed hyperbolic surfaces.
method Using Margulis' thesis and Mirzakhani's equidistribution theorem for horospheres.
result Distribution of lengths admits a polynomial density, with coefficients expressible in terms of intersection numbers of psi-classes.
Study on length distribution of random multicurves on large genus surfaces converging to Poisson-Dirichlet distribution.
problem Length statistics of random multicurves on large genus hyperbolic surfaces.
method Analytical proof of convergence to Poisson-Dirichlet distribution as genus tends to infinity.
result Mean lengths of the three longest components converge to specific percentages of total length as genus increases.
Study of random multicurves and square-tiled surfaces on large genus surfaces.
problem Understanding the geometry and combinatorial properties of random multicurves and square-tiled surfaces on surfaces of large genus.
method Combination of combinatorial and geometric analysis, including large genus asymptotic analysis of moduli space volumes and intersection numbers.
result Random multicurves and square-tiled surfaces have well-approximated properties by random permutations, with specific expected values.
Characterizes curves with short representatives on hyperbolic surfaces.
problem Inequalities on lengths of curves on hyperbolic surfaces.
method Characterization of topological types of curves and multicurves with short representatives.
result Characterizes which topological types of curves and multicurves always have a short representative.
Given a set equipped with a transitive action of a group, we define the notion of an almost invariant coloring of the set. We consider the mapping class group orbit of a multicurve on a compact surface, and prove that in the case of genus at least two, no such almost invariant coloring exists. Conversely, in the case o…
After Fossas-Parlier, we consider two graphs G0(S) and G∞(S), constructed from multicurves on connected, orientable surfaces of infinite-type. Our first result asserts that G∞(S) has finite diameter, which extends a result of Fossas-Parlier. Next, we prove that the…
We consider the representation space of a compact surface, that is the space of morphisms from the fundamental group to SU(2) up to conjugation. We show that the trace functions associated to multicurves on the surface are linearly independent as functions on the representation space. The proof relies on the Fourier de…
Various curve complexes with vertices representing multicurves on a surface S have been defined, for example [3], [4] and [8]. The homology curve complex HC(S,α) defined in [7] is one such complex, with vertices corresponding to multicurves in a nontrivial integral homology class α. Given two multicurve…
A \textit{multicurve} $\C$ on a closed orientable surface is defined to be a finite collection of disjoint non-isotopic essential simple closed curves. The Dehn twist $t_{\C}$ about $\C$ is the product of the Dehn twists about the individual curves. In this paper, we give necessary and sufficient conditions for the exi…
Characterizes pseudo-Anosov mapping classes on general marked surfaces.
problem Stability of mapping classes on marked surfaces.
method Cluster algebraic description and reduction procedure of mapping classes.
result Characterizes pseudo-Anosov mapping classes in terms of uniform sign stability.
Let X be a closed hyperbolic surface and λ,η be weighted geodesic multicurves which are short on X. We show that the iterated grafting along λ and η is close in the Teichmueller metric to grafting along a single multicurve which can be given explicitly in terms of λ and η. Using this result, we study the h…
The musical notes from a hyperbolic marimba can identify the shape of hyperbolic surfaces.
problem Identifying hyperbolic surfaces based on their musical notes.
method Assigning musical notes to geodesics hitting labeled curves on hyperbolic surfaces.
result The melodies produced by hyperbolic marimbas can characterize hyperbolic surfaces up to isometry.
New mathematical tools for studying knots and links.
problem Understanding knot and link diagrams using topological invariants.
method Introducing Khovanov Laplacian and Khovanov Dirac to study diagrams.
result The harmonic spectrum retains Khovanov homology invariants, while non-harmonic spectra reveal additional information.
The study of which mapping class group elements can be realized as affine automorphisms of dilation surfaces.
problem Which elements of the mapping class group can be realized as affine automorphisms of dilation surfaces?
method Investigation into the affine automorphism groups of dilation surfaces, including the construction of dilation surfaces from multicurves.
result Only certain types of mapping class group elements can arise as affine automorphisms of dilation surfaces.
Simplified Khovanov polynomials for bipartite links.
problem Computing Khovanov polynomials for bipartite links.
method Reduced Khovanov-Rozansky technique to Kauffman-Khovanov cycle calculus.
result Consistency demonstrated between reduced technique and bipartite Khovanov polynomials.
This paper explores Khovanov adequacy in knot theory.
problem Understanding Khovanov homology and its adequacy.
method Using independence complexes and homotopy type calculations.
result Khovanov adequacy is explored within the context of independence complexes and homotopy type of extreme spectra.
Explains Khovanov homology and its applications.
problem Understanding Khovanov homology and its applications.
method Expository lecture notes covering Jones polynomial, Khovanov homology, cobordism category, spectral sequences, and skein lasagna modules.
result Explains the Jones polynomial, Khovanov homology, and their applications.
New symplectic annular Khovanov homology connects knot theory to Floer homology.
problem Understanding the relationship between knot theory and Floer homology.
method Introducing a new version of symplectic annular Khovanov homology and establishing spectral sequences.
result Established spectral sequences linking different knot homologies.
Khovanov homology identifies a specific knot.
problem Identifying knots using Khovanov homology.
method Comparing Khovanov homology of links to that of a specific knot.
result Khovanov homology can distinguish between links and the specific knot T(2,6). Extends Khovanov bracket to link cobordisms, proving functoriality up to scalars.
problem Proving functoriality of Khovanov homology under link cobordisms.
method Extending generalized Khovanov bracket to smooth link cobordisms in R^3×I and proving functoriality up to global invertible scalars.
result Generalized Khovanov bracket is functorial up to global invertible scalars.
Paper constructs a spectral sequence linking annular Khovanov homology to reduced Khovanov homology.
problem Classifying links with minimal annular Khovanov homology rank.
method Constructs a spectral sequence converging from annular Khovanov homology to reduced Khovanov homology.
result Classifies links with minimal rank of annular Khovanov homology.
Detects figure-eight knot using Khovanov homology.
problem Detecting the figure-eight knot.
method Using Dowlin's spectral sequence from Khovanov homology to knot Floer homology.
result Reduced Khovanov homology (over Q) detects the figure-eight knot.
Knots without 2-torsion have minimal Khovanov homology rank.
problem Proving the minimality of Khovanov homology rank for knots without 2-torsion.
method Analyzing the effect of rational tangle replacements on Khovanov homology rank.
result Knots without 2-torsion have minimal Khovanov homology rank.
New method computes first Vassiliev derivative of Khovanov homology.
problem Computing Vassiliev derivatives of Khovanov homology.
method Developed a crux complex to compute the first derivative.
result Direct computation of the first derivative of Khovanov homology.
We partially solve the conjecture by A.Shumakovitch about torsion in the Khovanov homology of prime, non-split links in S^3. We give a size restriction on the Khovanov homology of almost alternating links. We relate the Khovanov homology of the connected sum of a link diagram and the Hopf link with the Khovanov homolog…
Paper categorifies Vassiliev skein relation for Khovanov homology.
problem Clarifying the relation between Vassiliev invariants and Khovanov homology.
method Developed a categorified version of Vassiliev skein relation on Khovanov homology.
result Khovanov homology's genus-one operation leads to a crossing change, enabling invariance under Reidemeister moves and extending to singular links.
New link detection results using closures of 3-braids.
problem Link detection using homology theories.
method Closure operations on 3-braids and homology theories.
result Detection of specific links using link Floer homology, Khovanov homology, and annular Khovanov homology.
Study shows specific states produce Khovanov homology torsion.
problem Understanding torsion in Khovanov homology.
method Proved specific sum of enhanced states produce torsion.
result Proved specific states produce Khovanov homology torsion of order two.
On a surface with a Finsler metric, we investigate the asymptotic growth of the number of closed geodesics of length less than L which minimize length among all geodesic multicurves in the same homology class. An important class of surfaces which are of interest to us are hyperbolic surfaces.
We introduce Khovanov homology for ribbon graphs and show that the Khovanov homology of a certain ribbon graph embedded on the Turaev surface of a link is isomorphic to the Khovanov homology of the link (after a grading shift). We also present a spanning quasi-tree model for the Khovanov homology of a ribbon graph.
Khovanov homology offers a nontrivial generalization of Jones polynomial of links in R^3 (and of Kauffman bracket skein module of some 3-manifolds). In this chapter (Chapter X) we define Khovanov homology of links in R^3 and generalize the construction into links in an I-bundle over a surface. We use Viro's approach to…
Kirby color defined in Khovanov homology for 4D handlebodies.
problem Invariance of 4D handlebodies under Kirby moves.
method Functoriality and cabling properties of Khovanov homology, handle slide isomorphism.
result Kirby-colored Khovanov homology is invariant under handle slide moves.
Study shows Khovanov homology's relation to decomposable Lagrangian cobordisms.
problem Understanding the relationship between Khovanov homology and decomposable Lagrangian cobordisms.
method Utilized previously defined filtered invariants to give obstructions.
result Partial answer to Ekholm, Honda, and Kálmán's question about Khovanov homology and decomposable Lagrangian cobordisms.