Virtual singular braids are generalizations of singular braids and virtual braids. We define the virtual singular braid monoid via generators and relations, and prove Alexander- and Markov-type theorems for virtual singular links. We also show that the virtual singular braid monoid has another presentation with fewer g…
Study on singular twisted links and virtual braids, extending knot theory concepts.
problem Extending knot theory concepts to singular twisted links and virtual braids.
method Definition and analysis of singular twisted virtual braids and their monoid structure.
result Presentation of monoid and reduced monoid for singular twisted virtual braids.
Extended polynomial for virtual singular links, decomposing into two invariants.
problem Extending polynomial invariants for virtual singular links.
method Extended Kamada-Miyazawa polynomial to virtual singular links and decomposed into two components.
result Decomposition of Kauffman-Jones polynomial for virtual singular links into two invariants.
We introduce an algebraic structure we call semiquandles whose axioms are derived from flat Reidemeister moves. Finite semiquandles have associated counting invariants and enhanced invariants defined for flat virtual knots and links. We also introduce singular semiquandles and virtual singular semiquandles which define…
We address the question of detecting minimal virtual diagrams with respect to the number of virtual crossings. This problem is closely connected to the problem of detecting the minimal number of additional intersection points for a generic immersion of a singular link in R2. We tackle this problem by the so-called…
Study of generalized knots and links, proving inequality involving crossing number and braid index.
problem Proving an inequality involving the minimal crossing number and braid index for generalized knots and links.
method Introducing generalized crossings and moves, proving inequality for generalized knots and links.
result Proved inequality involving total crossing number and braid index for generalized knots and links.
Invariants for singular knots and links using non-commutative cocycles.
problem Creating invariants for singular knots and links.
method Defining universal group and functions for non-commutative cocycles, and computing examples.
result Invariants for singular knots and links defined using non-commutative cocycles.
Pseudodiagrams are knot or link diagrams where some of the crossing information is missing. Pseudoknots are equivalence classes of pseudodiagrams, where equivalence is generated by a natural set of Reidemeister moves. In this paper, we introduce a Gauss-diagrammatic theory for pseudoknots which gives rise to the notion…
Ribbon 2-knotted objects are locally flat embeddings of surfaces in 4-space which bound immersed 3-manifolds with only ribbon singularities. They appear as topological realizations of welded knotted objects, which is a natural quotient of virtual knot theory. In this paper we consider ribbon tubes and ribbon torus-link…
Method converts virtual link diagrams to normal form, preserving equivalence.
problem Normalizing virtual link diagrams to study their properties.
method Method converts virtual link diagrams to normal form.
result Normal virtual link diagrams from equivalent diagrams are equivalent.
The paper extends CF-moves to classify virtual links of any number of components.
problem Classifying virtual links using CF-moves.
method Extending CF-moves to classify virtual links of arbitrary number of components using the virtual linking number and invariants.
result Classification of 3-component even virtual links up to CF-moves.
Enhances psyquandle invariants for singular and pseudoknots.
problem Counting invariants for singular knots and pseudoknots.
method Uses quivers to extend in-degree polynomial invariants.
result Obtains biquandle coloring quivers and in-degree polynomial invariants.
Paper explores algebraic, topological, and combinatorial properties of singular virtual braids.
problem Understanding singular virtual braids and their properties.
method Algebraic relations, topological and combinatorial bijections, presentations.
result A bijection between singular abstract braids and singular virtual braids, leading to a presentation of the singular pure virtual braid monoid.
Virtual index cocycles reformulate virtual link invariants.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on reformulation.
method Using virtual index cocycles to reformulate invariants.
result Unified reformulation of virtual link invariants.
Refines virtual link equality criterion for diagrams with one virtual crossing.
problem Determining when a virtual link diagram represents a properly virtual link.
method Refines the Kauffman-Murasugi-Thislethwaite type inequality for virtual links.
result Criterion for virtual link diagrams with exactly one virtual crossing to represent a properly virtual link.
New virtualized Δ-move simplifies virtual knots and links.
problem Simplifying virtual knots and links.
method Introducing a new local deformation called the virtualized Δ-move.
result Virtualized Δ-move is an unknotting operation for virtual knots.
Study links' flat-virtual diagrams to create link invariants.
problem Equivalence and invariants of flat-virtual diagrams.
method Maps from links in thickened surfaces to flat-virtual links.
result Investigation of flat-virtual diagrams' equivalence and invariants.
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.
Extends classical results to virtual links, proving new properties of alternating and semi-alternating virtual links.
problem Classical results for virtual links, focusing on alternating and semi-alternating links.
method Inequality relating link determinant and crossing number, matrix-tree theorem, Tait conjectures for virtual and welded links.
result Alexander polynomial of almost classical alternating virtual links is alternating.
Wirtinger number equals virtual bridge number for virtual links.
problem Calculating the virtual bridge number of virtual links.
method Algorithmically computing the minimum number of generators of the link group.
result The Wirtinger number equals the virtual bridge number for virtual links.
New algebraic structure for distinguishing twisted virtual handlebody-links.
problem Distinguishing twisted virtual handlebody-links.
method Introducing twisted virtual bikeigebras and using them to define invariants.
result New invariants distinguish some twisted virtual handlebody-links.
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 …
Paper discusses when virtual links are equivalent as twisted links.
problem Determining equivalence of virtual links as twisted links.
method Using stable equivalence classes of links in oriented thickenings of surfaces.
result Necessary and sufficient condition for virtual links to be equivalent as twisted links.
Defines a new Steenrod square for virtual links, linking to Khovanov-Lipshitz-Sarkar stable homotopy type.
problem Studying Steenrod squares for virtual links.
method Defines a second Steenrod square for virtual links.
result First meaningful nontrivial example of the second Steenrod square on Khovanov homology.
Study virtualized Delta, Sharp, and Pass moves for oriented virtual knots and links.
problem Conditions for unknotting oriented virtual knots and links.
method Local moves (Delta, Sharp, Pass) for oriented virtual links.
result Lower bounds for the unknotting numbers are proven and shown to be best possible.
New invariant for virtual n-links defined and studied.
problem Detecting virtual trefoil and other virtual links.
method Defining a new virtual link invariant VD(K) and studying its geometric properties. result The Dehn space DD(K) is an invariant of K and can detect the virtual trefoil. Paper constructs cyclic coverings of virtual link diagrams, proving equivalence of certain maps.
problem Constructing and proving equivalence of cyclic coverings of virtual link diagrams.
method Introducing m-fold cyclic covering diagrams and proving their equivalence to original diagrams. result Well-defined map from virtual links to mod m almost classical virtual links. We define a generalization of virtual links to arbitrary dimensions by extending the geometric definition due to Carter et al. We show that many homotopy type invariants for classical links extend to invariants of virtual links. We also define generalizations of virtual link diagrams and Gauss codes to represent virtua…
A virtual link can be understood as a link in a trivial I-bundle over an orientable compact surface with genus. A twisted virtual link is a link in a trivial I-bundle over a not-necessarily orientable compact surface. A twisted virtual birack is an algebraic structure with axioms derived from the twisted virtual Reidem…
The paper classifies virtual links using the arc shift operation.
problem Classifying \( n \)-component virtual links up to arc shift equivalence.
method Established the arc shift operation as an unknotting tool for \( n \)-homogeneous proper virtual links, explored its connection to the odd writhe, and identified sequences with specific arc shift bounds.
result Identified sequences of virtual link diagrams \( L_n \) with an upper bound of arc shift number equal to \( n \).
Study on algebraic structures of virtual singular braid monoid and its splittable extension.
problem Algebraic structures of virtual singular braid monoid and its splittable extension.
method Exploration of algebraic structures, construction of representation.
result Monoid VSBn is the splittable extension of VSPn by the symmetric group Sn. A new index measures how many changes are needed to turn virtual links into simple ones.
problem Determining the minimum number of changes needed to simplify virtual link diagrams.
method Defined the unknotting index using virtual crossings and classical changes, provided lower and upper bounds.
result Found bounds for the unknotting index of virtual links, including those from pretzel links.
Virtual links are hyperbolic with unique volume structure.
problem Extending hyperbolicity theory to virtual links.
method Using virtual link theory in thickened surfaces and totally geodesic boundaries.
result All virtual alternating links are tg-hyperbolic.
This paper classifies virtual string links up to cobordism using group theory.
problem Classifying virtual string links up to cobordism.
method Using group theory, specifically the group Zn(n−1). result Virtual string links up to cobordism are classified by elements of Zn(n−1). Paper detects checkerboard colorability of virtual links using odd writhe and arrow polynomial.
problem Detecting checkerboard colorability of virtual links.
method Using odd writhe and arrow polynomial.
result Proves 6 virtual knots are not checkerboard colorable.
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.
Virtual singular braids embed in a group with normal form.
problem Embedding virtual singular braids into algebraic structures.
method Presented a semi-direct product structure and provided a normal form.
result Virtual singular braid group VSGn is a semi-direct product of VSPGn and Sn. The paper confirms a conjecture and extends arrow polynomial to twisted links.
problem Extending classical invariants to virtual and twisted links.
method Checkerboard framings, cut points, and normalized arrow polynomial.
result The normalized arrow polynomial is an invariant for twisted links.
Classifies virtual links up to a specific move.
problem Characterizing 2-component virtual links using Ξ-moves. method Refined odd writhe and linking numbers.
result Classifies 2-component virtual links up to Ξ-moves. The paper studies strict equivalence in multi-virtual linkoids with new invariants.
problem Understanding strict equivalence in multi-virtual linkoids.
method Utilizing multi-virtual knot theory, defining strict virtual linkoids, and studying invariants.
result New invariants for strict virtual linkoids are defined.
Minimal crossing virtual links have minimal supporting genus.
problem Understanding the relationship between the number of crossings and the genus of virtual links.
method Developed a new parity theory for virtual links to prove minimal crossing implies minimal genus.
result Minimal crossing virtual links have minimal supporting genus.
Study on virtual singular braid groups with algebraic properties and homomorphisms.
problem Algebraic properties and homomorphisms of virtual singular braid groups.
method Numerical invariants, homomorphisms, semi-direct product decompositions, presentations, and quotients.
result Determined all group homomorphisms from VSGn to Sn and obtained corresponding semi-direct product decompositions. 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.
New virtual version of Thompson's group created to handle virtual knots.
problem Creating a mathematical framework for virtual knots.
method Defining a virtual version of Thompson's group and proving its properties.
result Any virtual link can be constructed from an element of the new virtual Thompson's group.
New writhe polynomial for virtual links defined using weak chord index.
problem Defining a new writhe polynomial for virtual links.
method Constructing a weak chord index for self-crossing points and using it to define a new writhe polynomial.
result Three invariants of virtual links constructed using the new writhe polynomial.
Invariants for virtual and twisted links using affine indices.
problem Computing invariants for virtual and twisted links.
method Using affine indices to define invariants for virtual and twisted links.
result Invariants for virtual and twisted links computed using affine indices.
New theory for unoriented virtual links, extending classical invariants.
problem Invariants for unoriented virtual links not previously defined.
method Developed a new Khovanov homology theory for unoriented virtual links.
result Unoriented Jones polynomial for virtual links is a new invariant.
New equivalence relation on ribbon graphs connects to virtual links.
problem Understanding virtual links through ribbon graphs.
method Introducing a new equivalence relation on ribbon graphs.
result Correspondence between virtual links and ribbon graphs.