We present a grid diagram analogue of Carter, Rieger and Saito's smooth movie theorem. Specifically, we give definitions for grid movies, grid movie isotopies and present a definition of grid planar isotopy as a particular subset of the grid diagram moves: stabilization, destabilization and commutation. We show that gr…
Computes elastic grids that approximate 3D surfaces without physical simulations.
problem Creating planar grids that fit complex 3D surfaces efficiently.
method Uses differential geometry to minimize bending energy and nestle to the surface.
result Elastic grids can approximate 3D surfaces without physical simulations.
We describe some of the algebra underlying the decomposition of planar grid diagrams. This provides a useful toy model for an extension of Heegaard Floer homology to 3-manifolds with parametrized boundary. This paper is meant to serve as a gentle introduction to the subject, and does not itself have immediate topologic…
We introduce elastic geodesic grids for easy-to-fabricate, deployable structures.
problem Approximating freeform surfaces with deployable structures.
method Geodesic curves on target surfaces, kinematic mechanism, differential geometry.
result Elastic geodesic grids can approximate freeform surfaces easily and deployably.
Canonical parametrisations of classical confocal coordinate systems are introduced and exploited to construct non-planar analogues of incircular (IC) nets on individual quadrics and systems of confocal quadrics. Intimate connections with classical deformations of quadrics which are isometric along asymptotic lines and …
Minimal grid diagrams found for 13-crossing prime knots.
problem Finding the simplest grid diagrams for prime knots with 13 crossings.
method Converted prime alternating knots to grid diagrams, focusing on minimal configurations.
result 4878 prime alternating knots with 13 crossings have been represented by grid diagrams with 15 vertical segments.
This paper connects billiards in ellipses to focal billiards in ellipsoids.
problem Proving the existence of isometric counterparts between billiards in ellipses and focal billiards in ellipsoids.
method Continuous transition via isometric focal billiards in a fixed ellipsoid.
result Established the connection between planar and spatial billiards.
We present a new family of zero-field Ising models over N binary variables/spins obtained by consecutive "gluing" of planar and O(1)-sized components and subsets of at most three vertices into a tree. The polynomial-time algorithm of the dynamic programming type for solving exact inference (computing partition func…
The effectiveness of Convolutional Neural Networks stems in large part from their ability to exploit the translation invariance that is inherent in many learning problems. Recently, it was shown that CNNs can exploit other invariances, such as rotation invariance, by using group convolutions instead of planar convoluti…
We present a method for proving upper bounds on the eigenvalues of the graph Laplacian. A main step involves choosing an appropriate "Riemannian" metric to uniformize the geometry of the graph. In many interesting cases, the existence of such a metric is shown by examining the combinatorics of special types of flows. T…
Well-quasi-orders proved on embedded planar graphs.
problem Proving well-quasi-orders on embedded planar graphs.
method Careful analysis and extensions of classical methods for embedded minor relations.
result Embedded minor relations are well-quasi-orders on various classes of embedded planar graphs.
The study of tiling homology on flat surfaces, proving impossibility of certain tilings.
problem Proving the non-existence of polyomino tilings on specific square-tiled surfaces.
method Study of homology groups for topological tilings, using coloring proofs.
result Several results about the non-existence of polyomino tilings on certain square-tiled surfaces.
Bordered Floer homology associates to a parametrized oriented surface a certain differential graded algebra. We study the properties of this algebra under splittings of the surface. To the circle we associate a differential graded 2-algebra, the nilCoxeter sequential 2-algebra, and to a surface with connected boundary …
Any generic closed curve in the plane can be transformed into a simple closed curve by a finite sequence of local transformations called homotopy moves. We prove that simplifying a planar closed curve with n self-crossings requires Θ(n3/2) homotopy moves in the worst case. Our algorithm improves the best previou…
Study links and quivers, proving polynomial equality conjecture.
problem Link and quiver invariants and their relations.
method Cluster algebra invariants, point count polynomials, skein relations.
result Equality conjecture between plabic graph link polynomial and quiver point count polynomial proved for specific cases.
The complexity of a finite connected graph is its number of spanning trees; for a non-connected graph it is the product of complexities of its connected components. If G is an infinite graph with cofinite free Zd-symmetry, then the logarithmic Mahler measure m(Δ) of its Laplacian polynomial Δ is the …
Characterizes minor-minimal separating projective planar graphs and their generalizations.
problem Understanding projective planar graphs and their properties.
method Analyzing minors, embeddings, and specific link types.
result Partial characterization of minor-minimal separating projective planar graphs and their generalizations.
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. We introduce tensor network contraction algorithms for the evaluation of the Jones polynomial of arbitrary knots. The value of the Jones polynomial of a knot maps to the partition function of a q-state Potts model defined as a planar graph with weighted edges that corresponds to the knot. For any integer q, we cast…
Half grid diagrams prove every link can be represented by a special type of grid diagram.
problem Representing links using grid diagrams and related invariants.
method Defining half grid diagrams and constructing canonical pairs, proving equivalence to Jones' construction, relating to classical link invariants.
result Established a new method to relate the oriented Thompson index to classical link invariants and provided bounds for knot invariants.
Grid homology confirms the Upsilon invariant in knot theory.
problem Verifying the equivalence of Upsilon invariants in knot theory.
method Reconstructed Upsilon invariant using grid homology and proved equivalence.
result Upsilon invariants in knot Floer and grid homology are equivalent.
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.
We construct an isotopy of a planar compactum that is not the restriction of an isotopy of any planar continuum.
Grid homology theory for spatial graphs extends skein sequence.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on extending a sequence.
method Defined grid homology theory for spatial graphs and extended skein sequence.
result Skein exact sequence extended to grid homology for spatial graphs.
Extends knot invariant to filtered grid complexes.
problem Knot invariants and grid complexes.
method Combining Ozsváth-Szabó-Stipsicz crossing-change maps with Alishahi-Eftekhary l(K) invariant.
result Combinatorial formulation of knot invariant.
New method finds grid diagrams for many fibered knots.
problem Detecting fibered knots using grid diagrams.
method Developed an efficient method to identify grid diagrams with unique maximal Alexander grading states.
result Found suitable grid diagrams for 5385 of 5397 fibered prime knots with crossing number ≤ 13.
Grid homology properties for MOY graphs studied.
problem Defining and studying properties of grid homology for MOY graphs.
method Defined grid homology from Harvey and O'Donnol's work. Studied properties using oriented skein relation, edge contraction, and parallel edge unification.
result Properties of grid homology for MOY graphs were studied and defined.
Grid homology invariant proved for lens space links.
problem Proving combinatorial invariance of grid homology for lens space links.
method Combining combinatorial methods with sign assignments to prove invariance.
result Grid homology is a link invariant for lens space links.
The paper examines special Q-nets that terminate after a finite number of Laplace steps.
problem Understanding the termination of Laplace sequences in Q-nets.
method Analyzing discrete Koenigs nets and their Laplace sequences.
result For certain Koenigs nets, Laplace sequences terminate after a finite number of steps.
New trading strategy beats traditional grid in crypto markets.
problem Low expected return of traditional grid trading strategy.
method Dynamic Grid Trading (DGT) strategy that adapts to market conditions.
result DGT strategy outperforms traditional grid and buy-and-hold strategies.
New method constructs moduli spaces of Lagrangian surfaces in CP^2 from grid diagrams.
problem Constructing explicit examples of triple grid diagrams for Lagrangian surfaces in CP^2.
method Elegant geometric construction reducing to linear algebra.
result Explicit construction of moduli space of triple grid diagrams.
Study examines how changing regions affects planar graphs.
problem Effect of region crossing change on planar trivalent graphs.
method Investigation of region crossing changes on planar trivalent graphs.
result Effect of region crossing change on planar trivalent graphs.
Develops equivariant grid homology for strongly invertible knots.
problem Invariants of strongly invertible knots.
method Equivariant grid diagrams and mapping cones.
result Equivariant unknotting numbers and genus bounds.
Grid homology shows knot unknotting lower bound.
problem Knot unknotting number determination
method Grid homology analysis
result Torsion homology classes order bounds unknotting number
Computes homology of an obstruction chain complex in grid homology.
problem Computing the homology of an obstruction chain complex in grid homology.
method Defined and computed the homology of the obstruction chain complex of the full grid.
result Results about the existence of sign assignments in grid homology.
SKI accelerates GP inference with sparse grids to handle higher dimensions.
problem SKI scales poorly in high dimensions due to dense grid size.
method Sparse grids within SKI framework, novel matrix-vector multiplication algorithm.
result SKI can be scaled to higher dimensions while maintaining accuracy.
In this paper, we introduce the notions of an iterated planar Lefschetz fibration and an iterated planar open book decomposition and prove the Weinstein conjecture for contact manifolds supporting an open book that has iterated planar pages. For n≥1, we show that a (2n+1)-dimensional contact manifold M suppor…
New inequalities for planar convex domains' Laplacian eigenvalues.
problem Neumann eigenvalues of the Laplacian on planar convex domains.
method Established two new universal inequalities.
result New inequalities for Laplacian eigenvalues on convex domains.
Quasi-transitive graphs quasi-isometric to planar graphs can be upgraded to Cayley graphs.
problem Quasi-transitive graphs quasi-isometric to planar graphs need to be upgraded to Cayley graphs.
method Upgrading a planar graph to a Cayley graph.
result Quasi-transitive graphs quasi-isometric to planar graphs can be upgraded to Cayley graphs.
The paper studies grid homology for spatial graphs and proves a Künneth formula for connected sums.
problem Understanding grid homology for spatial graphs with various types of edges.
method Developed grid homology for spatial graphs with cut edges and applied it to prove a Künneth formula for connected sums.
result A Künneth formula for knot Floer homology of connected sums is proven using grid homology.
Study of higher-dimensional contact manifolds and their properties.
problem Understanding contact manifolds in higher dimensions.
method Topological and symplectic methods, including open books.
result Many contact manifolds can be realized as iterated planar contact manifolds.
Proves planar graphs' configuration spaces have highest topological complexity.
problem Proving Farber's conjecture for planar graphs.
method Generic maximality argument for topological complexities.
result Generic maximality of topological complexities for planar graphs.
We find an invariant characterization of planar webs of maximum rank. For 4-webs, we prove that a planar 4-web is of maximum rank three if and only if it is linearizable and its curvature vanishes. This result leads to the direct web-theoretical proof of the Poincaré's theorem: a planar 4-web of maximum rank is lineari…
Hexagon grid patterns emerge from conformal isometry in grid cell neural networks.
problem Understanding the algebraic, geometric, and topological properties of grid cells.
method Investigating recurrent neural network models of grid cells, focusing on Lie group and Lie algebra representations, conformal isometry, and hexagon periodic patterns.
result Conformal isometry leads to hexagon periodic patterns in grid cell responses and accurate path integration.
We characterize those planar Peano continua that are homotopy equivalent to 1-dimensional sets. While many planar Peano continua are not homotopically 1-dimensional, we prove that each has fundamental group that embeds in the fundamental group of a 1-dimensional planar Peano continuum. We leave open the following quest…
Planar multilinks prove rational singularities in surface geometry.
problem Characterizing surface singularities using planar multilinks.
method Combining topological and combinatorial approaches, including Min--Roy--Wang's work.
result Planar multilinks imply rational singularities and sandwiched singularities.
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.
Paper introduces a new invariant for planar knotoids.
problem Defining an invariant for planar knotoids.
method Using Gauss diagrams and transcendental functions.
result The invariant is a Vassiliev invariant of order one.