Construct petal diagrams from simple braids to verify knot petal numbers.
problem Verify the petal number conjecture for nontrivial torus knots.
method Construct petal diagrams from simple braids and apply to torus knots.
result Confirm petal number conjecture for torus knots, deducing specific conditions.
Virtual knots and links get multicrossings and petal diagrams.
problem Defining multicrossings for virtual knots and links.
method Extending multicrossings to virtual knots and links, showing petal diagrams exist.
result Petal diagrams exist for all virtual knots.
New proof confirms petal number for torus knots without modular condition.
problem Proving the petal number of torus knots without modular condition.
method Constructing petal grid diagrams for any torus knots.
result The conjecture that $p(T_{n,s})\le 2s-2\left\lfloor \frac sn
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floor+1$ holds for any 2≤n<s is confirmed. An algorithm determines knot colorability and determinants from petal projections.
problem Determining knot colorability and determinants from petal projections.
method Algorithm based on petal projections and permutations.
result Determinants of all prime knots with crossing number less than 10 computed.
The representation of knots by petal diagrams (Adams et al. 2012) naturally defines a sequence of distributions on the set of knots. In this article we establish some basic properties of this randomized knot model. We prove that in the random n-petal model the probability of obtaining every specific knot type decays to…
We study petal diagrams of knots, which provide a method of describing knots in terms of permutations in a symmetric group S2n+1. We define two classes of moves on such permutations, called trivial petal additions and crossing exchanges, which do not change the isotopy class of the underlying knot. We prove that a…
The paper finds petal numbers of torus knots using superbridge indices.
problem Determining petal numbers of torus knots.
method Using superbridge indices, the paper establishes relations between superbridge indices and petal numbers of torus knots.
result The petal number of Tr,s is found to be 2s−1 when 1<r<s and r≡1mods−r. The upper bound is $2s - 2\Big\lfloor \frac{s}{r} \Big
floor +1$. A specific type of knot has a petal number of 2r+3.
problem Determining the petal number of a particular torus knot.
method Analyzing the structure of the torus knot (r,r+2) for odd r≥3. result The petal number of the torus knot (r,r+2) is 2r+3. New formula for knot invariants simplifies calculations and counts.
problem Calculating knot invariants for various diagrams.
method Localized configuration space integral with a new Gauss form.
result Yields arrow diagram expressions and new lower bounds.
An n-crossing is a point in the projection of a knot where n strands cross so that each strand bisects the crossing. An übercrossing projection has a single n-crossing and a petal projection has a single n-crossing such that there are no loops nested within others. The übercrossing number, u¨(K), is the…
Legendrian knots can be represented by projections with multi-crossings.
problem Representing Legendrian knots with multi-crossings.
method Investigating übercrossing and petal projections in front and Lagrangian projections.
result Legendrian knots with übercrossing projections in front are smoothly isotopic to the unknot.
We study random knots and links in R^3 using the Petaluma model, which is based on the petal projections developed by Adams et al. (2012). In this model we obtain a formula for the distribution of the linking number of a random two-component link. We also obtain formulas for the expectations and the higher moments of t…
Introduced recently, an n-crossing is a singular point in a projection of a link at which n strands cross such that each strand travels straight through the crossing. We introduce the notion of an übercrossing projection, a knot projection with a single n-crossing. Such a projection is necessarily composed of a collect…
PETAL adapts models to changing target domains over time.
problem Lifelong test-time adaptation in changing target domains.
method Probabilistic framework with student-teacher model and data-driven parameter restoration.
result PETAL achieves better results than state-of-the-art for online lifelong test-time adaptation.
The paper extends Descartes' circle theorem to n-flower configurations using hyperbolic geometry.
problem Extending Descartes' circle theorem to n-flower configurations.
method Spinorial description of horospheres in hyperbolic geometry.
result An explicit equation satisfied by the curvatures of n-flower configurations.
Jablan and Radović originally defined two invariants called the Meander number and OGC number of knots for certain classes of knots. We generalize these definitions to all knots and name the straight number and contained straight number of a knot, respectively, and prove they are well defined. We answer two questions a…
The paper refines transformations of lattice diagrams and introduces dotted diagrams.
problem Investigating transformations and deformations of lattice diagrams and their associated dotted diagrams.
method Introducing dotted diagrams and investigating deformations of these diagrams, relating them to transformations of lattice diagrams.
result Refined results on the relation between deformations of admissible dotted diagrams and transformations of lattice diagrams.
This note explains how to transform Heegaard diagrams into framed link diagrams.
problem No specific problem stated; transformation of diagrams is the focus.
method Explains a procedure to transform Heegaard diagrams into framed link diagrams.
result Demonstrates a method to transform Heegaard diagrams into framed link diagrams.
New minimal link diagrams found, including torus links and homogeneous ones.
problem Finding minimal link diagrams with new classes.
method Morton-Franks-Williams inequality approach.
result New classes of minimal link diagrams, including previously unproven ones.
Algorithm converts Kirby diagrams to trisection diagrams for 4-manifolds.
problem Creating efficient trisection diagrams for 4-manifolds.
method Algorithm converting Kirby diagrams to trisection diagrams.
result Provides examples of trisection diagrams for 4-manifolds.
Kernelized Taylor diagram visualizes data populations with fewer assumptions.
problem Limitations of Taylor diagram in capturing non-linear relationships and sensitivity to outliers.
method Proposes a kernelized version of the Taylor diagram that uses maximum mean discrepancy and kernel mean embedding.
result Kernelized Taylor diagram visualizes data populations with minimal assumptions of data distributions.
A virtual link diagram is called normal if the associated abstract link diagram is checkerboard colorable, and a virtual link is normal if it has a normal diagram as a representative.In this paper, we introduce a method of converting a virtual link diagram to a normal virtual link diagram by use of the double covering …
Study categorizes knots and links as rigid or shaky based on Reidemeister moves.
problem Classifying knots and links as rigid or shaky based on adaptability to Reidemeister moves.
method Categorization of hard diagrams as rigid or shaky, investigation of rigid and shaky hard diagrams for specific knots and links.
result Every link has a rigid hard diagram, and there is an upper limit for the number of crossings in such diagrams.
Twisted graph diagrams are virtual graph diagrams with bars on edges. A bijection between abstract graph diagrams and twisted graph diagrams is constructed. Then a polynomial invariant of Yamada-type is developed which provides a lower bound for the virtual crossing number of virtual graph diagrams.
A virtual link diagram is called normal if the associated abstract link diagram is checkerboard colorable, and a virtual link is normal if it has a normal diagram as a representative. Normal virtual links have some properties similar to classical links.In this paper, we introduce a method of converting a virtual link d…
Persistence diagrams are important descriptors in Topological Data Analysis. Due to the nonlinearity of the space of persistence diagrams equipped with their {\em diagram distances}, most of the recent attempts at using persistence diagrams in machine learning have been done through kernel methods, i.e., embeddings of …
Problems on region choices for knot and link diagrams solved using Alexander numbering.
problem Existence of solutions for region choice problems on knot and link diagrams.
method Alexander numbering for regions, alternative proofs, necessary and sufficient conditions.
result Existence of solutions for region choice problems on link diagrams.
Table of symmetric diagrams for knots up to 10 crossings.
problem Finding symmetric diagrams for strongly invertible knots.
method Compilation of symmetric diagrams for knots up to 10 crossings.
result Similarity of transversal diagrams to symmetric union diagrams for strongly invertible knots.
The presence of slipknots in configurations of proteins and DNA has been shown to affect their functionality, or alter it entirely. Historically, polymers are modeled as polygonal chains in space. As an alternative to space curves, we provide a framework for working with subknots inside of knot diagrams via knotoid dia…
Proves minimal crossing diagrams for specific spatial graphs.
problem Proving minimal crossing diagrams for spatial graphs.
method Analyzing adequate diagrams and replacing vertices and edges.
result All 1-vertex spatial graphs with adequate diagrams have minimal crossing number.
Rectangular diagrams help analyze foliations in 3-sphere.
problem Analyzing foliations in 3-sphere complements.
method Introduced rectangular diagrams for foliations and links.
result Any co-orientable finite depth foliation can be presented by a compatible rectangular diagram.
Bankwitz characterized an alternating diagram representing the trivial knot. A non-alternating diagram is called almost alternating if one crossing change makes the diagram alternating. We characterize an almost alternaing diagram representing the trivial knot. As a corollary we determine an unknotting number one alter…
The paper explores when specific knot operations simplify diagrams.
problem Understanding when arc crossing changes simplify knot diagrams.
method Examined two types of arc crossing changes on link diagrams and determined when they are unknotting operations.
result Any two crossing points in an alternating knot diagram are arc crossing change admissible.
Gauss diagrams' properties can change with Hamiltonian cycle choice.
problem The impact of Hamiltonian cycle choice on Gauss diagrams.
method Examined realizable and unrealizable Gauss diagrams, and proved preservation of realizability under certain Hamiltonian cycle changes.
result Properties of Gauss diagrams can vary with Hamiltonian cycle choice.
New estimate of semimeander complexity for knots with more than 10 crossings.
problem Estimating the complexity of semimeander diagrams of knots.
method Proved a new upper bound on the number of crossings for semimeander diagrams of knots with more than 10 crossings.
result For knots with more than 10 crossings, semimeander diagrams have no more than 0.31⋅1.558cr(K) crossings. Paper proves link diagrams can be realized for some but not all types of links.
problem Realizing link diagrams for different types of links.
method Analyzing link diagrams for welded and virtual links.
result Similar results hold for welded links but not for virtual links.
GridPyM handles grid diagrams for knot theory.
problem Handling grid diagrams for knot theory.
method Generates and simplifies grids, models local transformations.
result Models local transformations between grid diagrams.
There is a well-known way to describe a link diagram as a (signed) plane graph, called its Tait graph. This concept was recently extended, providing a way to associate a set of embedded graphs (or ribbon graphs) to a link diagram. While every plane graph arises as a Tait graph of a unique link diagram, not every embedd…
The study improves inequalities for link diagrams and introduces weak rectangular diagrams.
problem Improving inequalities for link diagrams and understanding their properties.
method Introducing weak rectangular diagrams and proving new inequalities.
result Generalizes and subsumes many known inequalities related to multi-crossing numbers.
In this paper, a link diagram is said to be minimal if no Reidemeister move I or II can be applied to it to reduce the number of crossings. We show that for an arbitrary diagram D of a link without a trivial split component, a minimal diagram obtained by applying Reidemeister moves I and II to D is unique. The proof al…
By using the cohomology theory of quandles, quandle cocycle invariants and shadow quandle cocycle invariants are defined for oriented links and surface-links via broken surface diagrams. By using symmetric quandles, symmetric quandle cocycle invariants are also defined for unoriented links and surface-links via broken …
Standard trisection diagrams found for Mazur type 4-manifolds.
problem Finding standard trisection diagrams for Mazur type 4-manifolds.
method Doubling a relative trisection diagram and using an algorithm from Kirby diagrams to trisection diagrams.
result Certain trisection diagrams of Mazur type 4-manifolds are standard.
Algorithm for recognizing and performing Reidemeister moves in Gauss diagrams.
problem Recognizing and performing Reidemeister moves in Gauss diagrams.
method Simple algorithm for recognizing and performing Reidemeister moves in Gauss diagrams.
result Simple algorithm for recognizing and performing Reidemeister moves in Gauss diagrams.
Minimal grid diagrams for 12-crossing prime knots identified.
problem Identifying minimal grid diagrams for prime knots.
method Listed minimal grid diagrams for 12-crossing prime knots.
result Provided a list of minimal grid diagrams for 12-crossing prime knots.
The paper introduces triple grid diagrams to construct Lagrangian surfaces in complex projective space.
problem Constructing Lagrangian surfaces in complex projective space.
method Defining and analyzing triple grid diagrams to determine Lagrangian caps and surfaces.
result Triple grid diagrams can determine closed Lagrangian surfaces in CP2 under certain conditions. Complete criterion for VoI in multi-decision influence diagrams established.
problem Analyzing safety and fairness properties of AI systems using influence diagrams.
method Introduced ID homomorphisms and Tree of Systems to prove properties of multi-decision influence diagrams.
result First complete graphical criterion for VoI in influence diagrams with multiple decisions.
A virtual link diagram is called mod m almost classical if it admits an Alexander numbering valued in integers modulo m, and a virtual link is called mod m almost classical if it has a mod m almost classical diagram as a representative. In this paper, we introduce a method of constructing a mod m almost class…
Study minimum ribbonlength of immersed flat knots and links.
problem Finding the minimum ribbonlength for immersed planar knots and links.
method Embedding into disk diagram space to find length minimizers.
result Computed minimal ribbonlength for some knot and link diagrams.