New spin on Khovanov-Rozansky homology categorifies spin link polynomial.
problem Categorify spin link polynomial using colored Khovanov-Rozansky homology.
method Equip Λ^n-colored sl_{2n} Khovanov-Rozansky homology with an involution.
result Categorifies spin-colored so_{2n+1} quantum link polynomial for n=1,2,3.
Quantum map counts BPS states in special theories.
problem Computing protected spin characters in class S theories.
method Geometric approach from 5D supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory.
result Explicit computation of protected spin characters in various examples.
The SO(3) Kauffman polynomial and the chromatic polynomial of planar graphs are categorified by a unique extension of the Khovanov homology framework. Many structural observations and computations of homologies of knots and spin networks are included.
Let C_T be the subgroup of the smooth knot concordance group generated by topologically slice knots and let C_D be the subgroup generated by knots with trivial Alexander polynomial. We prove the quotient C_T/C_D is infinitely generated, and uncover similar structure in the 3-dimensional rational spin bordism group. Our…
We define a Khovanov homotopy type for sl2(C) colored links and quantum spin networks and derive some of its basic properties. In the case of n-colored B-adequate links, we show a stabilization of the homotopy types as the coloring n→∞, generalizing the tail behavior of the colored Jones …
An open question akin to the slice-ribbon conjecture asks whether every ribbon knot can be represented as a symmetric union. Next to this basic existence question sits the question of uniqueness of such representations. Eisermann and Lamm investigated the latter question by introducing a notion of symmetric equivalence…
Maps links in 3-manifolds to links in branched covers, relating quantum field theories.
problem Understanding defects in quantum field theories and their relationships.
method Using q-nonabelianization to map links in 3-manifolds to branched covers, relating UV and IR theories. result Computes Jones polynomial and protected spin characters for BPS states.
In 1986, Matveev defined the notion of Borromean surgery for closed oriented 3-manifolds and showed that the equivalence relation generated by this move is characterized by the pair (first betti number, linking form up to isomorphism). We explain how this extends for 3-manifolds with spin structure if we replace the li…
We introduce W-spin structures on a Riemann surface and give a precise definition to the corresponding W-spin equations for any quasi-homogeneous polynomial W. Then, we construct examples of nonzero solutions of spin equations in the presence of Ramond marked points. The main result of the paper is a compactness theore…
We give a method of decomposing bundle-valued polynomials compatible with the action of the Lie group Spin(n), where important tools are Spin(n)-equivariant operators and their spectral decompositions. In particular, the top irreducible component is realized as an intersection of kernels of these operators.
Develops Floer cohomology for 4-manifolds with involutions and links.
problem Floer cohomology for 4-manifolds with involutions and links.
method Floer cohomology framework for spin^c 4-manifolds with involution and oriented links.
result Proves Frøyshov-type inequalities relating 4-manifold topological quantities and homology cobordism invariants.
By applying Seifert's algorithm to a special alternating diagram of a link L, one obtains a Seifert surface F of L. We show that the support of the sutured Floer homology of the sutured manifold complementary to F is affine isomorphic to the set of lattice points given as hypertrees in a certain hypergraph that is natu…
We generalize the classical study of Alexander polynomials of smooth or PL locally-flat knots to PL knots that are not necessarily locally-flat. We introduce three families of generalized Alexander polynomials and study their properties. For knots with point singularities, we obtain a classification of these polynomial…
Paper computes Alexander polynomials for arborescent links.
problem Explicit formulas for Alexander polynomials are hard to compute for most link families.
method Efficient method for arborescent links, using recursive polynomials.
result Explicit closed formulas for pretzel links derived.
The paper studies polynomials and ideals from colored Jones polynomials for links.
problem Understanding the structure of colored Jones polynomials for links.
method Investigates commutative and noncommutative ideals derived from colored Jones polynomials.
result Formulates the link version of the AJ conjecture.
We prove near-tight concentration of measure for polynomial functions of the Ising model under high temperature. For any degree d, we show that a degree-d polynomial of a n-spin Ising model exhibits exponential tails that scale as exp(−r2/d) at radius r=Ω~d(nd/2). Our concentration radius is opti…
This paper studies a particular class of higher order conformally invariant dif- ferential operators and related integral operators acting on functions taking values in particular finite dimensional irreducible representations of the Spin group. The differential operators can be seen as a generalization to higher spin …
Spin(7) geometry linked to multisymplectic geometry.
problem Understanding Spin(7) structures through multisymplectic geometry.
method Utilized Spin(7) identities to prove non-degeneracy of Cayley four-form in multisymplectic context.
result Spin(7) geometry is a special case of multisymplectic geometry.
New skein theory for Links-Gould polynomial simplifies link evaluations.
problem Computing Links-Gould polynomial for oriented links.
method Developed a cubic braid-type skein theory.
result Skein theory can evaluate any oriented link.
New real invariants for 3-manifolds and links.
problem Defining real structures in Floer homology.
method Introducing real spin-c structures and applying monopole Floer homology.
result Invariants for links via double branched covers.
New polynomial invariant distinguishes singular links.
problem Distinguishing singular links using existing invariants.
method Generalized quandle polynomial to singquandles and constructed a singular link invariant.
result New polynomial invariant distinguishes singular links with same counting invariant.
Link Floer homology is an invariant for links which has recently been described entirely in a combinatorial way. Originally constructed with mod 2 coefficients, it was generalized to integer coefficients thanks to a sign refinement. In this paper, thanks to the spin extension of the permutation group we give an alterna…
New link polynomials linked to cluster theory.
problem Connecting link polynomials to cluster theory.
method Introducing new link polynomials and their expansion over perfect matchings.
result Bracket polynomials of certain links can be realized as specializations of cluster variables.
Paper analyzes U(n)-structures and their minimal left ideals.
problem Understanding U(n)-structures and their minimal left ideals. method Identifying U(n)-structures with minimal left ideals via induced Kahler polynomial. result Established link between U(n)-structures and minimal left ideals for Clifford algebras. Generalized quandle polynomial used for stuquandles, stuck links, and RNA folding.
problem Defining polynomial invariants for stuquandles, stuck links, and RNA foldings.
method Introduced a generalized quandle polynomial and proved its invariance for stuquandles. Used this invariant to define polynomials for stuck links and RNA foldings.
result Polynomial invariants for stuquandles, stuck links, and RNA foldings.
Study improves HOMFLY polynomial coefficients for positive braid links.
problem Determining HOMFLY polynomial coefficients for positive braid links.
method Using geometric invariants like maximum Euler characteristics, number of split and prime factors.
result Improvements in known results for Conway and Jones polynomials of positive braid links.
The tail of a quantum spin network in the two-sphere is a q-series associated to the network. We study the existence of the head and tail functions of quantum spin networks colored by 2n. We compute the q-series for an infinite family of quantum spin networks and give the relation between the tail of these networ…
We construct a 2-variable link polynomial, called WL, for classical links by considering simultaneously the Kauffman state models for the Alexander and for the Jones polynomials. We conjecture that this polynomial is the product of two 1-variable polynomials, one of which is the Alexander polynomial. We refine WL…
New proof limits Jones polynomial values for quasi-alternating links.
problem Limits on Jones polynomial values for quasi-alternating links.
method Proved finitely many values of Jones polynomial for quasi-alternating links of a given determinant.
result Only finitely many quasi-alternating links have a given Jones polynomial.
The paper improves bounds on the complexity of computing link polynomials.
problem Computing link polynomials by the skein relation is complex.
method Proved new upper and lower bounds on skein tree depth.
result New bounds on skein tree depth are stronger than previous ones.
Study revisits Alexander-Conway and Kauffman bracket polynomials for pretzel links.
problem Understanding polynomial invariants of pretzel links.
method Revisits Alexander-Conway and Kauffman bracket polynomials for pretzel links P(1,1,n). result Reveals properties of Alexander-Conway and Kauffman bracket polynomials for P(1,1,n). Formula calculates MOY webs and link polynomials.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on evaluation.
method Closed formula for exterior webs and link polynomials.
result Closed formula for evaluating MOY webs and link polynomials.
Ricci-positive manifolds span the kernel of the A^-genus in rational Spin bordism.
problem Rational Spin bordism classes of Ricci-positive manifolds
method Smooth complete intersections of quadrics
result Ricci-positive manifolds span the kernel of the A^-genus New polynomial invariants for virtual links are stronger than F-polynomials.
problem Defining new invariants for virtual links.
method Introducing weight functions and a recurrent construction for new invariants.
result New polynomial invariants are stronger than F-polynomials.
Extended Thistlethwaite's result on Jones polynomials of quasi-alternating links.
problem Characterizing Jones polynomials of quasi-alternating links.
method Analyzing structure and properties of Jones polynomials for quasi-alternating links.
result Jones polynomials of prime quasi-alternating links have no gaps.
This paper investigates the equivalence between Yamada polynomial and Jones polynomial of associated links for brunnian θ-curves.
problem Understanding the relationship between Yamada polynomial and Jones polynomial for θ-curves.
method Investigates the equivalence between the normalized Yamada polynomial of θ-curves and the Jones polynomial of their associated links.
result Shows that the two polynomials are equivalent for brunnian θ-curves.
The paper defines new polynomials for links and linkoids.
problem No specific problem stated; focus on new polynomials.
method Defined as sums over states of link or linkoid diagrams with f=n. result Constructed new polynomials for starred links and linkoids.
Study Alexander polynomials of links in 3-torus.
problem Investigate Alexander polynomials of links in 3-torus.
method Diagrammatic approach, Reidemeister moves, fundamental group, homology group, Alexander polynomials, twisted Alexander polynomials.
result Computed Alexander and twisted Alexander polynomials of links in 3-torus.
Abstract: Mapping 3-manifold bordisms to topological orders and domain walls.
problem Mapping spin 3-manifolds to topological orders and their domain walls.
method Defining topological orders from torsion elements in H1(N), linking form, and quadratic refinement. Extending to spin bordisms and domain walls. result Constructing domain walls between topological orders from spin bordisms.
New links identified with Alexander polynomial signs to detect satellite links.
problem Detecting satellite links using Alexander polynomial coefficients.
method Introduced a set of links including positive braids and arborescent Hopf plumbings. Showed links in this set have opposite signs for leading and second coefficients of Alexander polynomials.
result Certain satellite links, like (n,1)-cables, are not in the set of links with opposite sign coefficients.
New bound on Jones polynomial for specific positive links.
problem Finding bounds on the Jones polynomial for positive links.
method Using previous results on positive fibered links, we found a new bound for a specific family of positive links.
result We provided a bound on the maximum degree of the Jones polynomial for positive links with a specific coefficient.
Study Alexander polynomials of special alternating links and generalize Fox's conjecture.
problem Distinguish special alternating links up to isotopy using polynomial invariants.
method Combinatorial and discrete geometric properties of Alexander polynomials of special alternating links.
result Generalized Alexander polynomials of special alternating links can be expressed in terms of volumes of root polytopes of unimodular matrices.
Empirical evidence suggests link polynomials can detect causality in spacetimes.
problem Detect causality in (2+1)-dimensional globally hyperbolic spacetimes. method Introduced a new invariant of certain tangles related to the Conway polynomial.
result The Conway polynomial does not detect causality in certain spacetime scenarios.
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.
Alexander quandles fail to distinguish certain links, thus not detecting causality.
problem Detecting causality in spacetimes using link polynomials.
method Examined Alexander quandles' ability to distinguish specific links.
result Alexander quandles cannot distinguish the connected sum of two Hopf links and Allen-Swenberg Links.
New formulas derived for Jones polynomial of rational links.
problem Calculating the Jones polynomial of rational links.
method Colored Brylawski's tensor product formula for Tutte polynomials, finite automaton for crossing signs.
result Generalization of existing formulas for rational links.
The notion of chckerboard colorability for virtual links and abstract links is introduced. We study the Jones polynomials of virtual links and abstruct links. It is proved that a certain property of the Jones polynomials of classical links is valid for virtual links which admit checkerboard colorings.
Study of knots and links in 2-complexes, defining linking numbers and polynomials.
problem Understanding knots and links in 2-dimensional complexes.
method Definition of linking numbers and Kauffman-type bracket polynomials for links in 2-complexes.
result Established relationships between 2-complexes and knots/links in 3-manifolds.