Paper compares skein modules to Kauffman bracket modules.
problem Comparing skein modules to Kauffman bracket modules.
method Using skein relations and Reshetikhin-Turaev model.
result Resolved the problem of comparing skein modules to Kauffman bracket modules.
Constructs a trace invariant for 3-manifold skein spaces.
problem Invariants for 3-manifold skein spaces.
method Local diffeomorphism invariant trace construction.
result Local diffeomorphism invariant trace on skein space.
Details of quantum knot invariant calculations using a specific SU(3)_q-module are given which distinguish the Conway and Kinoshita-Teresaka pair of mutant knots. Features of Kuperberg's skein-theoretic techniques for SU(3)_q invariants in the context of mutant knots are also discussed.
For each closed, orientable surface F, we construct a local, diffeomorphism invariant trace on the Kauffman bracket skein module K_t(F x [0,1]). The trace is defined when |t| is neither 0 nor 1, and at certain roots of unity. At t = - 1, the trace is integration against the symplectic measure on the SU(2) character var…
We study the behavior of the Witten-Reshetikhin-Turaev SU(2) invariants of links in L(p,q) as a function of the level r-2. They are given by 1 over the square root of r times one of p Laurent polynomials evaluated at e to the 2 pi i divided by 4pr. The congruence class of r modulo p determines which polynomial is appli…
For any n>1 we define an isotopy invariant, <Gamma>_n, for a certain set of n-valent ribbon graphs Gamma in R^3, including all framed oriented links. We show that our bracket coincides with the Kauffman bracket for n=2 and with the Kuperberg's bracket for n=3. Furthermore, we prove that for any n, our bracket of a link…
Proves finiteness and holonomicity of skein modules for 3-manifolds.
problem Finiteness and holonomicity of skein modules for 3-manifolds.
method Defining skein transfer bimodules and using q-analogues of D-module theory.
result Internal skein modules are holonomic modules over the internal skein algebra of the boundary.
Skein modules are the main objects of an algebraic topology based on knots (or position). In the same spirit as Leibniz we would call our approach "algebra situs." When looking at the panorama of skein modules we see, past the rolling hills of homologies and homotopies, distant mountains - the Kauffman bracket skein mo…
A new method to derive presentations of skein modules is developed. For the case of homotopy skein modules it will be shown how the topology of a 3-manifold is reflected in the structure of the module. The freeness problem for q-homotopy skein modules is solved, and a natural skein module related to linking numbers is …
Introduces admissible skein modules for non-semisimple categories.
problem No specific problem stated; generalization of Kauffman skein algebra.
method Introduces admissible skein modules associated to ideals in pivotal categories.
result These modules generalize Kauffman skein algebra and relate to quantum invariants.
New formula proves skein modules are finite for 3-manifolds.
problem Proving skein modules are finite for closed 3-manifolds.
method Using Heegaard splittings and algebraic computation.
result Skein modules are finite-dimensional, resolving a conjecture.
We introduce higher skein modules of links generalizing the Conway skein module. We show that these modules are closely connected to the HOMFLY polynomial.
Researchers compute the Kauffman bracket skein module of a specific 3-manifold.
problem Understanding the structure of Kauffman bracket skein modules for non-prime manifolds.
method Analyzing handle sliding relations to compute the module over Z[A±1]. result The skein module of (S1imesS2) # (S1imesS2) does not split into free and torsion submodules. Given a Heegaard splitting of a closed 3-manifold, the skein modules of the two handlebodies are modules over the skein algebra of their common boundary surface. The zeroth Hochschild homology of the skein algebra of a surface with coefficients in the tensor product of the skein modules of two handlebodies is interpret…
Correspondence found between Askey-Wilson polynomials and genus-two handlebody skein module.
problem Understanding the genus-two handlebody skein module.
method Using q-difference operators for the genus-two skein algebra.
result Correspondence between reduced Askey-Wilson polynomials and genus-two handlebody skein module.
New generators identified for 3-torus skein module.
problem Identifying generators for Kauffman bracket skein module of 3-torus.
method Showed linear independence of 9 identified generators.
result Linearly independent set of generators for 3-torus skein module.
Study of cubic skein modules in 3-sphere and arbitrary 3-manifolds.
problem Lack of systematic study of higher degree skein modules.
method Investigation of cubic skein module structure and properties in 3-sphere and arbitrary 3-manifolds.
result Establishment of a foundational framework for higher skein modules.
New sl(2) action defined on a mathematical module.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on mathematical construction.
method Construction of sl(2)-action on equivariant skein lasagna module.
result Infinitesimal sl(2)-symmetries constructed.
We show that the Kauffman bracket skein module of a cylinder over the torus embeds as a subalgebra of the noncommutative torus. Using this we derive nice formulas for the Jones-Wenzl idempotents and analyze the structure of the Kauffman bracket skein module of the unknot as a module over the Kauffman bracket skein modu…
Paper computes skein modules of 3-manifolds using braids.
problem Computing skein modules of 3-manifolds.
method Using braids and knot algebras.
result Braid approach to HOMFLYPT and Kauffman bracket skein modules of specific 3-manifolds.
Skein lasagna module calculates 4-manifold invariants using handle decompositions.
problem Calculating invariants of 4-manifolds and links.
method Express skein lasagna module in terms of handle decompositions.
result Skein lasagna module can be locally infinite dimensional.
Researchers compute gl2-skein modules for lens spaces.
problem Computing gl2-skein modules for lens spaces. method Action of gl2-skein algebra on solid torus's gl2-skein module. result Lens spaces' gl2-skein modules span by specific elements. Study on skein module dimensions at irreducible representations.
problem Dimension of skein module at irreducible representations.
method Localization of skein module at maximal ideal corresponding to irreducible representation.
result Localization forms a one-dimensional free module over the unreduced coordinate ring.
Paper disproves a theorem about Kauffman bracket skein module structure.
problem Disproving a 22-year-old theorem about Kauffman bracket skein module structure.
method Analyzing handle slidings on compressing discs in handlebodies.
result More relations found than previously predicted for connected sum of handlebodies.
Formulae for 1-3 handle attachments in 4-manifolds.
problem Understanding handle attachments in 4-dimensional manifolds.
method Developed general formulae for 1-3 handle attachments using skein modules.
result Derived complete description of gluing homomorphism on skein modules.
Study Kauffman bracket skein modules of Seifert fibered spaces.
problem Understanding the structure of Kauffman bracket skein modules.
method Investigate spanning sets and module structure.
result Kauffman bracket skein modules are finitely generated.
Study Type C skein modules using Sp(2n) webs and construct transparent elements.
problem Understanding Type C skein modules and constructing transparent elements. method Diagrammatic approach using multivariable Chebyshev polynomials and explicit braiding formulas.
result Construction of transparent elements in the skein module at roots of unity.
Extend Kauffman bracket skein module to homology theory using Heegaard splittings
problem Extend Kauffman bracket skein module to homology theory
method Combinatorial approach using Heegaard splittings
result Homology theory depends on Heegaard splittings
Study of Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism in 3-manifold skein modules.
problem Exploring the Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism in 3-manifold skein modules.
method Generalization of splitting homomorphism for stated skein modules of 3-manifolds.
result Existence and properties of Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism for 3-manifold skein modules.
Researchers calculate dimensions of skein modules for 2-torus mapping tori.
problem Determining dimensions of Kauffman bracket skein modules for specific cases.
method Using generic q and decomposing twisted Hochschild homology of G-skein algebras. result Dimensions of skein modules for G=SL2 and G=GL1 are calculated. Study shows skein module dimensions for surface times circle.
problem Understanding skein modules of surface times circle.
method Used Kauffman bracket skein module over rational functions.
result Dimension at least 2^{2g+1}+2g-1 for Sigma x S^1.
Novel method computes Kauffman bracket skein modules of small 3-manifolds.
problem Computing Kauffman bracket skein modules of small 3-manifolds.
method Developed a novel method to compute these modules.
result Dimension of skein modules of 3-manifolds related to character varieties and Abouzaid-Manolescu invariants.
New definition of skein lasagna module for specific 4-manifolds.
problem Defining a new homology theory for specific 4-manifolds.
method Elementary definition using diagrams in the 4-manifold.
result Explicit calculations for disk bundles over S^2.
Worldsheet skein D-module for Hopf link conormal uniquely determines partition functions.
problem Understanding HOMFLYPT polynomials and their geometric origins.
method Defining worldsheet skein module and D-module, considering skein valued open curve counts.
result Worldsheet skein D-module for Hopf link conormal is generated by three operator polynomials.
Alternative basis for Kauffman bracket skein module of solid torus found using braids.
problem Computing Kauffman bracket skein module of lens spaces.
method Using Temperley--Lieb algebra of type B and braids.
result Alternative basis BmST for ${
m KBSM}\left({
m ST}
ight)$. Study on skein modules and character varieties of Seifert manifolds.
problem Characterizing and analyzing skein modules and character varieties of Seifert manifolds.
method Analyzing character varieties and skein modules of Seifert manifolds, computing dimensions and showing their equivalence.
result Finitely generated skein modules and reduced character varieties for certain Seifert manifolds.
Developed a theory for SU3-skein algebras on surfaces, proving finitely generated property.
problem Quantization of SL(3)-character varieties of surfaces. method Theory of canonical forms of webs, ideal triangulations, and crossbar moves.
result Reduced SU3-skein algebra of any surface of finite type is finitely generated. Study of skein modules in 3-manifolds, showing non-injectivity results.
problem Understanding skein modules in 3-manifolds and their behavior under gluing.
method Extended Kauffman bracket skein modules to 3-manifolds with marking, introduced new maps and studied their properties.
result Non-injectivity of certain maps in stated skein modules, especially when quantum parameter is a root of 1.
Quantum theory constructs a group and skein module for knot complements.
problem Understanding the fundamental group of knot complements using quantum methods.
method Using bottom tangles, the universal space of quantum representations is constructed, then factored by the skein relation to get the skein module.
result Derives recurrence relation for the colored Jones polynomial, known as Aq polynomial. Homflypt skein theory and string topology linked via 2-groupoids.
problem Understanding relations in Homflypt skein theory.
method Defined a 2-groupoid from the fundamental 2-groupoid of singular links, relating it to string topology.
result Relations in Homflypt skein theory are induced from a 2-groupoid.
New embedding connects Torelli group to skein module.
problem Understanding Torelli group structure.
method Embedding into Kauffman bracket skein algebra.
result New construction of Johnson homomorphism.
We study the concept of the fourth skein module of 3-manifolds, that is a skein module based on the skein relation b_0L_0 + b_1L_1 + b_2L_2 + b_3L_3 = 0 and a framing relation L^{(1)} = aL, where a, b_0, b_3 are invertible. We introdule the concept of n-algebraic tangles (and links) and analyze the skein module for 3-a…
Propose a model-independent axiomatic framework for derived skein theory.
problem Derived skein theory of oriented 3-manifolds with coefficients in a ribbon tensor category.
method Design axioms for the 0th homology and gluing.
result Establishes relationships between derived and ordinary skein theory.
For a ring R, we denote by R[L] the free R-module spanned by the isotopy classes of singular links in S3. Given two invertible elements x,t∈R, the HOMFLY-PT skein module of singular links in S3 (relative to the triple (R,t,x)) is the quotient of R[L] by local rela…
Study of skein modules of marked 3-manifolds and Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism.
problem Understanding skein modules of marked 3-manifolds and their algebraic properties.
method Extension of Muller's result to marked surfaces with unmarked boundary components, development of surgery theory, and application of Chebyshev homomorphism.
result Extension of Chebyshev-Frobenius homomorphism to skein modules of marked 3-manifolds and characterization of its image.
Proves finiteness of Kauffman bracket skein modules for 3-manifolds.
problem Finiteness of Kauffman bracket skein modules for 3-manifolds.
method Constructive proof methods, alternative to Witten's original proof.
result Proves finiteness conjecture for 3-manifolds with boundary and closed 3-manifolds.
Researchers computed Kauffman bracket skein modules of specific Seifert manifolds.
problem Computing Kauffman bracket skein modules of Seifert manifolds.
method Provided presentations to compute the modules and showed their properties.
result The modules of certain Seifert manifolds are free or finitely generated.
Quantum torus methods enhance understanding of skein algebras and modules.
problem Investigating Kauffman bracket skein algebras and modules using quantum torus methods.
method Two quantum torus methods: embedding into quantum Teichmüller space and filtering to a monomial subalgebra.
result Generalized Chebyshev homomorphism and refined unicity theorem for skein modules.