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.
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Knots in math.GT
The paper studies knots in projective space using virtual link theory.
problem Understanding knots in three-dimensional projective space.
method Associate virtual links to projective links and apply virtual knot theory techniques.
result Equivalent projective links correspond to equivalent virtual links modulo a flype move.
Classifies colored links and spatial graphs up to colored link-homotopy.
problem Classifying colored links and spatial graphs up to colored link-homotopy.
method Using Habegger-Lin theory for colored string links, and extending to colored links and spatial graphs.
result Classification of colored links and spatial graphs up to colored link-homotopy.
Polynomial algorithm found for alternating link equivalence.
problem Link equivalence of alternating links in 3-space.
method Tait flyping conjectures, observations from graph theory, and topological graph theory.
result Alternating link equivalence has a polynomial algorithm.
We investigate link homology theories for stable equivalence classes of link diagrams on orientable surfaces. We apply (1+1)-dimensional unoriented topological quantum field theories to Bar-Natan's geometric formalism to define new theories for stable equivalence classes.
Link homology theories connect to 4-manifold invariants and TQFTs.
problem Connecting link homology theories to 4-manifold invariants and TQFTs.
method Functorial link homologies, skein modules, handle decompositions.
result Link homology theories become diagram-independent and furnish invariants of 4-manifolds.
The present paper is an introduction to a combinatorial theory arising as a natural generalisation of classical and virtual knot theory. There is a way to encode links by a class of `realisable' graphs. When passing to generic graphs with the same equivalence relations we get `graph-links'. On one hand graph-links gene…
In this thesis we define and study a categorification of the sl(N)-link polynomial using foams, for N\geq 3. For N=3 we define the universal sl(3)-link homology, using foams, which depends on three parameters and show that it is functorial, up to scalars, with respect to link cobordisms. Our theory is integral. We show…
In this paper we introduce two theories of finite type invariants for framed links with fixed linking matrix. We show that these thepries are related to the theory of Vassiliev invariants of framed links. We also study the corresponding spaces of ``chord diagrams''.
We explore the complex associated to a link in the geometric formalism of Khovanov's (n=2) link homology theory, determine its exact underlying algebraic structure and find its precise universality properties for link homology functors. We present new methods of extracting all known link homology theories directly from…
The paper extends knot theory to twisted virtual braids and links.
problem Generalizing knot theory to include twists.
method Introduced twisted virtual braids and proved theorems for twisted links.
result The Alexander and Markov theorems were extended to twisted links.
We determine the algebraic structure underlying the geometric complex associated to a link in Bar-Natan's geometric formalism of Khovanov's link homology theory (n=2). We find an isomorphism of complexes which reduces the complex to one in a simpler category. This reduction enables us to specify exactly the amount of i…
Study on singular twisted links and virtual braids, extending knot theory concepts.
problem Extending knot theory concepts to singular twisted links and virtual braids.
method Definition and analysis of singular twisted virtual braids and their monoid structure.
result Presentation of monoid and reduced monoid for singular twisted virtual braids.
Study representation varieties of twisted Hopf links using combinatorial and Hodge theory.
problem Representation theory of Hopf link complements with n twists.
method Combinatorial problem and equivariant Hodge theory.
result Close formulas for E-polynomials of representation and character varieties for ranks 2 and 3.
Pseudo links in handlebodiesmath.GT
The paper studies pseudo links in genus g handlebodies, generalizing knot theory.
problem Modeling DNA knots with missing crossing information.
method Introducing pseudo links as mixed pseudo links in S^3, generalizing Kauffman bracket polynomial and Alexander theorem.
result The theory of pseudo links is closely related to singular links and can be applied to study singular links in genus g handlebodies.
Physical knots and links are one-dimensional submanifolds of R^3 with fixed length and thickness. We show that isotopy classes in this category can differ from those of classical knot and link theory. In particular we exhibit a Gordian Split Link, a two component link that is split in the classical theory but cannot be…
Khovanov introduced a cohomology theory for oriented classical links whose graded Euler characteristic is the Jones polynomial. Since Khovanov's theory is functorial for link cobordisms between classical links, we obtain an invariant of a surface-knot, called the {\it Khovanov-Jacobsson number}, by considering the surf…
A theory of signatures for odd-dimensional links in rational homology spheres is studied via their generalized Seifert surfaces. The jump functions of signatures are shown invariant under appropriately generalized concordance and a special care is given to accommodate 1-dimensional links with mutual linking. Furthermor…
We extend the theory of hyperbolicity of links in the 3-sphere to tg-hyperbolicity of virtual links, using the fact that the theory of virtual links can be translated into the theory of links living in closed orientable thickened surfaces. When the boundary surfaces are taken to be totally geodesic, we obtain a tg-hype…
The quadratic linking degreemath.AG
Introduces quadratic linking degree in algebraic geometry.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on new concept.
method Motivic homotopy theory and Witt group.
result Explicit computation of quadratic linking degree.
Researchers compute invariants for knots and links in lens spaces using large N and k limits.
problem Computing invariants for knots and links in lens spaces.
method Large N and k limits, saddle point description, collective field theory.
result Invariants for the Hopf link and unknot are computed using on-shell collective field theory action.
We provide a unified framework for proving Reidemeister-invariance and functoriality for a wide range of link homology theories. These include Lee homology, Heegaard Floer homology of branched double covers, singular instanton homology, and \Szabo's geometric link homology theory. We follow Baldwin, Hedden, and Lobb (a…
The theory of link-homotopy, introduced by Milnor, is an important part of the knot theory, with Milnor's mu-bar-invariants being the basic set of link-homotopy invariants. Skein relations for knot and link invariants played a crucial role in the recent developments of knot theory. However, while skein relations for Al…
We explain how rank two Frobenius extensions of commutative rings lead to link homology theories and discuss relations between these theories, Bar-Natan theories, equivariant cohomology and the Rasmussen invariant.
New link polynomials linked to cluster theory.
problem Connecting link polynomials to cluster theory.
method Introducing new link polynomials and their expansion over perfect matchings.
result Bracket polynomials of certain links can be realized as specializations of cluster variables.
Study links in knitted textiles using knot theory.
problem Identify and classify links in knitted textiles.
method Correspondence between links in thickened torus and 2-periodic weft-knitted textiles, using link invariants and ribbon knots.
result New stitch patterns and links in knitted textiles identified.
The paper connects Apollonian packings to knot theory and improves link representations.
problem Realizing algebraic links in Apollonian packings.
method Introducing new representations of links in tangency graphs of sphere packings, proving link realizability, and improving upper bounds.
result Any algebraic link can be realized in the cubic section of the orthoplicial Apollonian packing.
Virtual knot theory is a generalization of knot theory which is based on Gauss chord diagrams and link diagrams on closed oriented surfaces. A twisted knot is a generalization of a virtual knot, which corresponds to a link diagram on a possibly non-orientable surface. In this paper, we discuss an invariant of twisted l…
Forbidden moves categorify fused links into quivers.
problem Categorify fused links to invariant of links.
method Use forbidden moves to categorify fused links.
result Obtain three polynomial invariants of links.
Clarifies structures in link homology theories using Frobenius extensions.
problem Understanding key flavors of equivariant SL(2) link homology theories.
method Provides a convenient scheme and diagrammatics for Frobenius extensions.
result Proposes a setup for working over non-degenerate base rings.
Novel link classification connects quadratic forms and knot theory.
problem Classifying isotopy classes of links in 3D space.
method Established a correspondence between quadratic forms and isotopy classes of links.
result Class numbers of quadratic number fields measure link distinguishability.
In this paper, we discuss the (co)homology theory of biquandles, derived biquandle cocycle invariants for oriented surface-links using broken surface diagrams and how to compute the biquandle cocycle invariants from marked graph diagrams. We also develop the shadow (co)homology theory of biquandles and construct the sh…
We develop the intersection theory at relative chain-cochain level, and apply it along with the use of Seifert disks for an oriented link to give a combinatorial algorithm to compute Massey's higher order linking numbers. It is subtle to compute higher-order linking numbers, and it has been a folklore to use the inters…
Real link Floer homologymath.GT
Defines real link Floer homology for specific types of links.
problem Developing a new homology theory for certain types of links.
method Combining real Heegaard Floer homology and real sutured Heegaard Floer homology, using real grid diagrams in .
result Observes structural and property properties of strongly invertible knots.
Study on quantum invariant for positive links.
problem Characterizing and understanding the quantum invariant of positive links.
method Skein theory of -webs, explicit formulae, diagrammatic quantities, obstructions.
result Positive links are fibered if and only if the second coefficient of the polynomial is 1.
Legendrian solid-torus linksmath.SG
Differential graded algebra invariants are constructed for Legendrian links in the 1-jet space of the circle. In parallel to the theory for R^3, Poincare-Chekanov polynomials and characteristic algebras can be associated to such links. The theory is applied to distinguish various knots, as well as links that are closur…
Extends Arnold's linking theory to higher dimensions and submanifolds.
problem Volume-preserving actions in higher dimensions and submanifolds.
method Generalization of V. Arnold's theory to and .
result Extension of asymptotic linking to higher dimensions and submanifolds.
The primary objects of study in the ``knot theory of complex plane curves'' are C-links: links (or knots) cut out of a 3-sphere in the complex plane by complex plane transverse and totally tangential. Transverse C-links are naturally oriented. There are many natural classes of examples: links of singularities; links at…
Freedman, He, and Wang, conjectured in 1994 that the Mobius energy should be minimized, among the class of all nontrivial links in Euclidean space, by the stereographic projection of the standard Hopf link. We prove this conjecture using the min-max theory of minimal surfaces.
Study of pseudo knots, links, and knotoids with braiding and L-moves.
problem Missing crossing information in knots and links.
method Introducing pseudo knots, pseudo tied links, pseudo knotoids, and L-moves.
result Formulated new theorems for pseudo knots, links, and knotoids.
Single-colored ADO-3 invariant is a specialization of Links-Gould invariant for closures of 5-braidsmath.GT
Single-colored ADO-3 invariant matches Links-Gould polynomial for 5-braid closures.
problem Matching ADO-3 invariant with Links-Gould polynomial for specific knot types.
method Proved for closures of 5-braids, conjectured for all knots and links.
result Single-colored ADO-3 invariant equals Links-Gould polynomial for 5-braid closures.
Minimal crossing virtual links have minimal supporting genus.
problem Understanding the relationship between the number of crossings and the genus of virtual links.
method Developed a new parity theory for virtual links to prove minimal crossing implies minimal genus.
result Minimal crossing virtual links have minimal supporting genus.
Specialized knot theory theorems for strongly involutive links.
problem Classical Alexander and Markov theorems for links.
method Equivariant closure map for strongly involutive links.
result Surjective equivariant closure map up to equivalence of strongly involutive links.
We study the Goussarov-Habiro finite type invariants theory for framed string links in homology balls. Their degree 1 invariants are computed: they are given by Milnor's triple linking numbers, the mod 2 reduction of the Sato-Levine invariant, Arf and Rochlin's invariant. These invariants are seen to be naturally r…
We use categorical annular evaluation to give a uniform construction of both and HOMFLYPT Khovanov-Rozansky link homology, as well as annular versions of these theories. Variations on our construction yield link homology, i.e. a link homology theory associated to the Lie superalge…
A path integral on a link complement of a three-sphere fixes a vector (the "link state") in Chern-Simons theory. The link state can be written in a certain basis with the colored link invariants as its coefficients. We use symmetric webs to systematically compute the colored link invariants, by which we can write down …
Study of equivariant movie moves for involutive links.
problem Equivariant cobordisms between involutive links.
method Equivariant Morse theory and singularity theory.
result 39 equivariant movie moves for isotopic cobordisms.
New equivalence relation for links using cut-diagrams.
problem Classical link concordance.
method Cut-diagrams and cut-concordance.
result Nilpotent peripheral system invariant of cut-concordance.