Band surgery affects knot signatures by 0 or 8.
problem Understanding how band surgery impacts knot signatures.
method Using Heegaard Floer d-invariants and L-space properties.
result The absolute value of signature difference is 0 or 8 for quasi-alternating knots related by band surgery.
Proves conditions for surgery on trefoil knot in lens space.
problem Conditions for surgery on trefoil knot in lens space.
method Study of Heegaard Floer d-invariants under integral surgery.
result Classification of coherent and non-coherent band surgeries.
Paper shows that for torus knots, the pinch number equals the unoriented band unknotting number.
problem Determining the minimum number of band surgeries to unknot torus knots.
method Used the torsion order of unoriented knot Floer homology.
result Pinch number and unoriented band unknotting number coincide for torus knots.
Defines band maps in unoriented link Floer homology forming a skein exact triangle.
problem Understanding unoriented link Floer homology through band maps.
method Defines and analyzes band maps in unoriented link Floer homology.
result Band maps form an unoriented skein exact triangle.
We characterize cutting arcs on fiber surfaces that produce new fiber surfaces, and the changes in monodromy resulting from such cuts. As a corollary, we characterize band surgeries between fibered links and introduce an operation called Generalized Hopf banding. We further characterize generalized crossing changes bet…
We consider a relation between two kinds of unknotting numbers defined by using a band surgery on unoriented knots; the band-unknotting number and H(2)-unknotting number, which we may characterize in terms of the first Betti number of surfaces in S^3 spanning the knot and the trivial knot. We also give several examples…
The protein recombinase can change the knot type of circular DNA. The action of a recombinase converting one knot into another knot is normally mathematically modeled by band surgery. Band surgeries on a 2-bridge knot N((4mn-1)/(2m)) yielding a (2,2k)-torus link are characterized. We apply this and other rational tangl…
Study surgeries between lens spaces using Heegaard Floer d-invariant.
problem Classify surgeries between lens spaces of type L(n,1). method Developed a d-invariant surgery formula for L-space knots. result Classified distance one surgeries between lens spaces of the form L(n,1). Paper proves uniqueness of bridge multisections for surfaces in 4-space.
problem Tackles the combinatorial description of surface links in 4-space.
method Develops a surgery operation called band surgery to prove uniqueness.
result Proves any n-valent graph is the spine of a bridge multisection for an unknotted surface. The study examines surgeries between lens spaces and identifies specific conditions for distance one surgeries.
problem Identifying conditions for distance one surgeries between lens spaces.
method Analyzes surgeries between lens spaces L(p,1) and L(n,1), and band surgeries from T(2,p) to T(2,n). result Specific conditions for obtaining lens spaces by distance one surgeries are identified.
We present various examples of cosmetic bandings on knots and links, that is, bandings on knots and links leaving their types unchanged. As a byproduct, we give a hyperbolic knot which admits exotic chirally cosmetic surgeries yielding hyperbolic manifolds. This gives a counterexample to a conjecture raised by Bleiler,…
The paper examines cosmetic two-strand twists on fibered knots and their properties.
problem When does a two-strand twist of a fibered knot produce an isotopic knot?
method Generalized crossing changes and non-coherent band surgeries were defined and analyzed.
result Fibered knots in rational homology spheres admit no cosmetic generalized crossing changes.
The paper explores surgeries on lens spaces and their knot properties.
problem Characterizing surgeries on lens spaces that yield specific lens spaces.
method Distance one surgeries and Heegaard Floer mapping cone formula.
result Conditions for obtaining lens spaces via distance one surgeries.
We give a short proof that if a non-trivial band sum of two knots results in a tight fibered knot, then the band sum is a connected sum. In particular, this means that any prime knot obtained by a non-trivial band sum is not tight fibered. Since a positive L-space knot is tight fibered, a non-trivial band sum never yie…
We categorise coherent band (aka nullification) pathways between knots and 2-component links. Additionally, we characterise the minimal coherent band pathways (with intermediates) between any two knots or 2-component links with small crossing number. We demonstrate these band surgeries for knots and links with small cr…
Researchers explore non-coherent banding in site-specific recombination.
problem Understanding non-coherent banding in site-specific recombination.
method Survey of recent developments in non-coherent banding on knots.
result Recent advances in non-coherent banding model for site-specific recombination.
We compute the non-orientable 4-ball genus for a new family of torus knots.
problem Computing the non-orientable 4-ball genus for a new family of torus knots.
method Combination of band surgeries and known bounds.
result Computed the non-orientable 4-ball genus for the knots in the family.
Closed 3-string braids admit many bandings to two-bridge links. By way of the Montesinos Trick, this allows us to construct infinite families of knots in the connected sum of lens spaces L(r,1) # L(s,1) that admit a surgery to a lens space for all pairs of integers (r,s) except (0,0). These knots are typically hyperbol…
In this paper we describe braid equivalence for knots and links in a 3-manifold M obtained by rational surgery along a framed link in S3. We first prove a sharpened version of the Reidemeister theorem for links in M. We then give geometric formulations of the braid equivalence via mixed braids in S3 using the…
Every link is shown to be presentable as a boundary of an unknotted flat banded surface. A (flat) banded link is defined as a boundary of an unknotted (flat) banded surface. A link's (flat) band index is defined as the minimum number of bands required to present the link as boundaries of an unknotted (flat) banded surf…
In this paper we work toward the Homflypt skein module of the lens spaces L(p,1), S(L(p,1)), using braids. In particular, we establish the connection between S(ST), the Homflypt skein module of the solid torus ST, and S(L(p,1)) and arrive at an infinite system, whose solution…
The paper classifies links based on signature and crossing number properties.
problem Understanding the relationship between signature and crossing number of knots and links.
method Refined theorems and comprehensive classification of links with specific properties.
result Identification of all links where signature + crossing number = 2, closures of positive 3-braids.
We found an infinite family of counterexamples to Batson's conjecture.
problem Batson's conjecture about nonorientable 4-ball genus of torus knots is false.
method We identified an infinite family of counterexamples to Batson's conjecture.
result We found an infinite family of counterexamples to Batson's conjecture.
Knots connected via a trivial band sum to connected sum.
problem Conditions for band-connected sum to equal connected sum.
method Analyzing knots and bands to determine conditions for equality.
result A band is trivial if and only if a band-connected sum equals a connected sum.
Paper proves a noncompact version of Gromov's band-width estimate.
problem Proving a precise upper bound for noncompact Riemannian bands.
method Developed a quantitative partitioned manifold index theory.
result Proved a version of Gromov's band-width estimate for noncompact Riemannian bands.
Satellite knots can be trivialized by a single band move.
problem Satellite knots and their trivialization.
method Infinite family of satellite knots and a single band move.
result No disjoint band unknotting exists for satellite knots.
Deep learning optimizes wireless band switching without measurement gaps.
problem Wireless networks waste data during band switching due to measurement gaps.
method Online-learning based classifier models exploiting spatial and spectral correlation.
result 30% improvement in mean effective rates compared to industry standard.
Paper tackles BA in dual-band systems using ML.
problem Choosing the best frequency band for communication in dual-band systems.
method Formulated as binary classification problem, proposed supervised ML solutions.
result Analytical and Viterbi Algorithm-based solutions for directional BA.
Study shows upper limit for torical band width with spectral curvature bounds.
problem Understanding the band width of torical bands with spectral curvature constraints.
method Used the warped \( μ\)-bubble method with spectral curvature bounds.
result Upper bound for the band width of torical bands is established.
The goal of this study is to explain and examine the statistical underpinnings of the Bollinger Band methodology. We start off by elucidating the rolling regression time series model and deriving its explicit relationship to Bollinger Bands. Next we illustrate the use of Bollinger Bands in pairs trading and prove the e…
New rational band moves simplify knot classification.
problem Classifying knots using rational moves.
method Introduced oriented rational band moves and proved their effectiveness.
result Knots that can be unlinkified by rational moves are rationally slice.
Classifies S1-invariant free boundary minimal annuli and Möbius bands in Bn.
problem Classifying S1-invariant free boundary minimal annuli and Möbius bands in Bn. method Analysis of the spectrum of the Dirichlet-to-Neumann map for S1-invariant metrics. result Existence and classification of S1-invariant free boundary minimal annuli and Möbius bands in Bn. Optimal clustering framework selects bands for hyperspectral images.
problem Efficiently choosing representative bands in hyperspectral images.
method Proposes an optimal clustering framework (OCF) and rank on clusters strategy (RCS) for band selection.
result Significantly outperforms other methods on various data sets.
The paper creates nonparametric confidence bands for band-limited functions.
problem Estimating confidence bands for band-limited functions with finite samples and unknown noise.
method Uses Paley-Wiener reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces and gradient-perturbation methods.
result Non-asymptotic guarantees for confidence regions without assuming a parametric model.
New method removes MRI banding without post-processing.
problem MRI banding in reconstructed images.
method Adversarial training to penalize banding structures.
result Superior banding removal compared to baseline.
A new neural network separates singing voices more effectively.
problem Separating singing voices from mixed signals with high accuracy.
method MBR-FCN that processes different frequency bands with varying resolutions and filters.
result The MBR-FCN achieves better performance with fewer parameters.
New method finds arbitrage opportunities in fluctuating asset bands.
problem Finding arbitrage opportunities in fluctuating asset bands.
method Formulate as maximizing volatility within a price band, using convex-concave optimization.
result Approximately solves non-convex optimization problem for moving-band arbitrage.
Develops Llarull type theorems for 3D and 4D bands with spectral scalar curvature bounds.
problem Bounding scalar curvature and metric on 3D and 4D bands simultaneously.
method Warped μ-bubble method result Establishes Llarull type theorems for 3D and 4D bands with spectral scalar curvature bounds.
Every classical knot is band-pass equivalent to the unknot or the trefoil. The band-pass class of a knot is a concordance invariant. Every ribbon knot, for example, is band-pass equivalent to the unknot. Here we introduce the long virtual knot concordance group VC. It is shown that for every concordance cla…
We show that the Artin representation on concordance classes of string links induces a well-defined epimorphism modulo order n twisted Whitney tower concordance, and that the kernel of this map is generated by band sums of iterated Bing-doubles of any string knot with nonzero Arf invariant. We also continue J. Levine's…
Study surfaces in 4-manifolds using banded unlink diagrams.
problem Representing and manipulating immersed surfaces in 4-manifolds.
method Singular banded unlink diagrams and associated moves.
result Every immersed surface can be represented uniquely by a singular banded unlink diagram.
The paper improves nonparametric confidence bands for band-limited functions.
problem Constructing nonparametric simultaneous confidence bands with nonasymptotic and distribition-free guarantees.
method Based on Paley-Wiener reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces, the paper relaxes assumptions, improves noise estimation, and tightens constraints.
result Enhanced confidence bands with improved efficiency and tighter constraints.
Study negative band numbers in braids and links.
problem Characterizing braids with negative band numbers.
method Using Birman, Ko, and Lee's left-canonical form.
result Characterize strongly and almost strongly quasipositive braids.
We introduce a new sparse estimator of the covariance matrix for high-dimensional models in which the variables have a known ordering. Our estimator, which is the solution to a convex optimization problem, is equivalently expressed as an estimator which tapers the sample covariance matrix by a Toeplitz, sparsely-banded…
Simple proof shows uncountable Möbius bands are impossible in space.
problem Proving the impossibility of uncountably many disjoint Möbius bands in 3D space.
method Algebraic proof
result Proves uncountable Möbius bands are impossible in R3 and higher dimensions. A 2-link with trivial components has a nonribbon band-sum.
problem Characterizing nonribbon 2-links.
method Examining specific 2-links and their band-sums.
result Found a nonribbon 2-link with trivial components and a nonribbon band-sum.
Paper shows how to embed Möbius bands with many twists and small aspect ratios.
problem Finding the smallest aspect ratio for Möbius bands with many twists.
method Constructs a folded paper ribbon knot to bound the aspect ratio.
result Paper Möbius bands and annuli with any number of half-twists can be embedded with aspect ratio less than 8.
New bounds on knot complexity defined via band number and surface diagrams.
problem Understanding the complexity of knots and their generalizations.
method Defining and analyzing band number, using broken surface diagrams and 3-manifold embeddings.
result Band number is an upper bound on double slice genus, a knot complexity measure.