Every negative amphichiral knot is rationally slice.
problem Proving every negative amphichiral knot is rationally slice.
method Systematic analysis of the action induced by the negative amphichiral map on the JSJ decomposition of the link exterior.
result Every negative amphichiral link is rationally slice.
Study proves obstructions to equivariantly slice strongly negative amphichiral knots.
problem Proving obstructions for equivariantly slice strongly negative amphichiral knots.
method Using determinant, Spinc-structures, Donaldson's theorem, and Heegaard Floer correction terms.
result 8 out of 16 strongly negative amphichiral knots with 12 or fewer crossings are not equivariantly slice.
New proof for some knots being topologically slice.
problem Understanding which knots are topologically slice.
method Equivariant topological slice disks for strongly negative amphichiral knots.
result Strongly negative amphichiral knots with trivial Alexander polynomial are equivariantly topologically slice.
We give a simple obstruction for a knot to be amphichiral, in terms of the homology of the 2-fold branched cover. We work with unoriented knots, and so obstruct both positive and negative amphichirality.
Tanaka shows amphichiral symmetric unions of the unknot are trivial.
problem Understanding amphichiral symmetric unions and their Jones polynomials.
method Analyzing the Jones polynomial of amphichiral symmetric unions of the unknot and generalizing to other knots.
result Amphichiral symmetric unions of any knot with one twist region are trivial.
New knots found that are 4-genus minimal.
problem Finding knots with minimal 4-genus.
method Constructing infinitely many amphichiral knots with specific properties.
result Knots with 4-genus minimal for each g>0. Research classifies knots based on sliceness and amphichirality.
problem Classifying odd-stranded Turk's head knots based on sliceness and amphichirality.
method Constructing commuting pairs of ambient involutions and analyzing the equivariant Fox-Milnor square condition.
result Established a sharp parity dichotomy for equivariant rational sliceness and Klein amphichirality of odd-stranded Turk's head knots.
Study on equivariant Q-sliceness for strongly invertible knots.
problem Understanding Q-sliceness for strongly invertible knots.
method Constructive and obstructive approaches using Fox-Milnor condition and equivariant concordance.
result Klein amphichiral knots are equivariant Q-slice in a single Q-homology 4-ball.
New 4-manifold accounts for rationally slice knots.
problem Characterize rationally slice knots.
method Show independence of construction of rational homology ball VK. result Single 4-manifold accounts for all known rationally slice knots.
Paper defines half-Conway polynomial and computes it for knots up to 12 crossings.
problem Computing and characterizing half-Conway polynomials of knots.
method Normalized Conway polynomial, equivariant skein relation, diagrammatic interpretation.
result First examples of non-slice strongly negative amphichiral knots with determinant one.
Using computational techniques we tabulate prime knots up to five crossings in the solid torus and the infinite family of lens spaces L(p,q). For these knots we calculate the second and third skein module and establish which prime knots in the solid torus are amphichiral. Most knots are distinguished by the skein mod…
The paper explores symmetric representations of links and conditions for amphichirality.
problem Investigating symmetric representations of links and conditions for amphichirality.
method Using antipodally self-dual and antipodally symmetric maps, the authors provide sufficient combinatorial conditions for amphichirality.
result A link is amphichiral if its self-dual pairing is not one of 6 specific ones.
Classifies symmetries of knots using group actions and orthogonal representation theory.
problem Classifying symmetries of knots in 3-sphere.
method Using geometrization and orthogonal representation theory, constructing examples, and distinguishing symmetries.
result Cyclic and dihedral families of symmetries of prime knots and composite knots.
Survey of Turk's head knots and links properties.
problem Characterize Turk's head knots and links.
method Discussion of various results in the mathematical literature.
result Turk's head links are alternating, fibered, hyperbolic, invertible, non-split, periodic, and prime.
In 1997 Cochran-Orr-Teichner introduced a natural filtration, called the n-solvable filtration, of the smooth knot concordance group, C. Its terms {F_n} are indexed by half integers. We show that each associated graded abelian group G_n=F_n/F_{n.5}, n>1, contains infinite linearly independent sets of elements of order …
We obtain new invariants of topological link concordance and homology cobordism of 3-manifolds from Hirzebruch-type intersection form defects of towers of iterated p-covers. Our invariants can extract geometric information from an arbitrary depth of the derived series of the fundamental group, and can detect torsion wh…
The paper classifies involutions on S^4, proving linearities under certain conditions.
problem Classifying involutions on S^4 with specific fixed-point sets.
method Combining surgery theory, Schoenflies theorem, and equivariant topology.
result Linear involutions on S^4 with 1-dimensional fixed-point sets are proven.
We introduce the 2-colour parity. It is a theory of parity for a large class of virtual links, defined using the interaction between orientations of the link components and a certain type of colouring. The 2-colour parity is an extension of the Gaussian parity, to which it reduces on virtual knots. We show that the 2-c…
Survey on embedding 3-manifolds in definite 4-manifolds, focusing on Donaldson's theorem.
problem Understanding embeddings of 3-manifolds in definite 4-manifolds.
method Utilizes Donaldson's diagonalization theorem and combinatorics of integral lattices.
result New result on embedding amphichiral lens spaces in negative-definite manifolds.
It is a natural consequence of fundamental properties of the Casson invariant that the Rokhlin invariant of an amphichiral integral homology 3-sphere M vanishes. In this paper, we give a new direct proof of this vanishing property. For such an M, we construct a manifold pair (Y,Q) of dimensions 6 and 3 equipped with so…
Polynomially parametrize interesting knotted surfaces.
problem Constructing polynomial parametrizations of knotted surfaces.
method Develop polynomial parametrization methods for specific knotted surfaces.
result Examples of polynomial parametrizations for knotted spheres, tori, and planes.
New 2-knots found with same knot group but different quandles.
problem Identifying 2-knots with identical knot groups but distinct quandles.
method Analyzing knot quandles of twist spins.
result First example of 2-knots with same knot group but different quandles.
New knot quandles distinguish ribbon knots with isomorphic groups.
problem Distinguishing knots with isomorphic fundamental groups.
method Examined knot quandles of Suciu's ribbon knots and computed their types.
result Knot quandles of Suciu's ribbon knots are mutually non-isomorphic.
Proved colored HOMFLY-PT polynomials for specific knots.
problem Calculating colored HOMFLY-PT polynomials for specific knots.
method Rigorous mathematical proof for trefoil, figure-eight, and twist knots.
result Colored HOMFLY-PT polynomials expressed as sums for different knots.
Knot contact homology is an invariant of knots derived from Legendrian contact homology which has numerous connections to the knot group. We use basic properties of knot groups to prove that knot contact homology detects every torus knot. Further, if the knot contact homology of a knot is isomorphic to that of a cable …
The paper explores non-trivial welded knots and ribbon torus-knots, proving their existence.
problem Proving the non-triviality of welded knots and ribbon torus-knots.
method By generating examples and determining the fundamental group of the concerned welded knot.
result Non-triviality of welded knots and ribbon torus-knots is demonstrated.
We study Legendrian knots in a cabled knot type. Specifically, given a topological knot type K, we analyze the Legendrian knots in knot types obtained from K by cabling, in terms of Legendrian knots in the knot type K. As a corollary of this analysis, we show that the (2,3)-cable of the (2,3)-torus knot is not transver…
Study concordance of alternating torus knots to L-space knots.
problem When are linear combinations of alternating torus knots concordant to L-space knots?
method Proved Allen's conjecture for alternating torus knots and established a necessary condition.
result Linear combinations of alternating torus knots are concordant to L-space knots if and only if they are a single torus knot.
This paper studies how knots combine using Alexander Polynomials.
problem How knots combine and their determinants behave.
method Basic knot theory, Alexander Polynomials, and composition techniques.
result Generalized solution for knot determinants in compositions.
The paper classifies a special family of knots in lens spaces using knot Floer homology.
problem Classifying constrained knots in lens spaces.
method Parameterization by five integers, characterization via spinc structures, and knot Floer homology calculations. result Complete classification of constrained knots based on knot Floer homology.
The study confirms conjectures about slopes of knots using knot Floer homology.
problem Verifying conjectures about non-integer characterizing slopes of knots.
method Using knot Floer homology, the study verifies conjectures for specific classes of knots.
result Almost all slopes are characterizing for many knots, and infinitely many for L-space knots. Defines slice depth for 2-knots and sets upper bounds for specific knots.
problem Determining the minimum dimension for a 2-knot to be slice.
method Introduces slice depth, defines it for 2-knots, and provides upper bounds for specific knot types.
result Upper bounds for slice depth of certain 2-knots.
New diagonal knots found with non-torus structure.
problem Identifying knots with diagonal grid diagrams.
method Analysis of knots represented by diagonal grid diagrams.
result All diagonal knots are positive, and a new non-torus example is found.
New hyperbolic knots not concordant to algebraic ones found.
problem Identifying knots not concordant to algebraic knots.
method Constructing hyperbolic L-space knots.
result Found hyperbolic knots that are not concordant to algebraic knots.
Formula for Alexander polynomial of twisted torus knots derived.
problem Calculating Alexander polynomial for a specific class of knots.
method Knot group presentation combined with Fox's calculus.
result Explicit formula for Alexander polynomial of twisted torus knots.
A quadrisecant of a knot is a straight line intersecting the knot at four points. If a knot has finitely many quadrisecants, one can replace each subarc between two adjacent secant points by the line segment between them to get the quadrisecant approximation of the original knot. It was conjectured that the quadrisecan…
Expanded Legendrian knot atlas for 10-arc index knots.
problem Lack of Legendrian knot data for knots with high arc index.
method Created an atlas of Legendrian knots up to arc index 10.
result Legendrian knots of arc index 10 have been cataloged.
The paper conjectures Khovanov homology can distinguish torus and twist knots.
problem Detecting and distinguishing knots using Khovanov homology.
method Examining all prime knots with up to 20 crossings, conjecturing Legendrian simplicity.
result Numerical evidence supports Khovanov homology distinguishing torus and twist knots.
Two complete knot invariants from diagrams, finite or infinite.
problem Classifying knots completely.
method Constructed two invariants from knot diagrams, finite or infinite.
result Finite set reveals knotting number.
Study grid homology of diagonal knots, finding key terms related to prime factors and decompositions.
problem Determine grid homology of diagonal knots and compare them to other knot types.
method Use grid diagrams and combinatorial knot Floer homology to analyze diagonal knots.
result Grid homology detects the number of prime factors and decompositions of the knot into non-integer tangles.
New spectral sequences define knot invariants.
problem Understanding strongly invertible knots.
method Two spectral sequences in knot Floer homology.
result Numerical invariant defined for strongly invertible knots.
Polynomially parameterizes knots and spheres, proving analogous results.
problem Parameterizing knots and spheres using polynomials.
method Analogous to classical knots, parameterized long 2-knots and certain classes of knotted spheres.
result Polynomial parameterizations for knotted spheres constructed.
New infinite families of twisted torus knots found.
problem Identifying new types of twisted torus knots.
method Finding new infinite families of twisted torus knots with a single negative twist.
result Eight new infinite families of twisted torus knots are discovered.
New knot concept extends welded knots, simplifying classification.
problem Classifying welded knots and their complements.
method Introducing 'wen knots', proving subset relationships, characterizing complements.
result Extended welded knots can be fully characterized by the parity of wens.
We define cylinder knots as billiard knots in a cylinder. We present a necessary condition for cylinder knots: after dividing cylinder knots by possible rotational symmetries we obtain ribbon knots. We obtain an upper bound for the number of cylinder knots with two fixed parameters (out of three). In addition we prove …
Two-bridge ribbon knots have symmetric union presentations.
problem Characterizing two-bridge ribbon knots.
method Symmetric union presentations and partial knot analysis.
result Symmetric union presentations for various two-bridge ribbon knots.
This paper determines nonhyperbolicity conditions for P/P and P/SF knots.
problem Classifying hyperbolic P/P and P/SF knots.
method Providing necessary, sufficient, or equivalent conditions for nonhyperbolicity.
result Necessary, sufficient, or equivalent conditions for P/P or P/SF knots being nonhyperbolic.
Algorithm calculates knot Floer homology for a specific knot type.
problem Computing knot Floer homology for (1,1) knots. method Algorithm based on fundamental group of (1,1) knots. result Algorithm successfully computes knot Floer homology.