Published April 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Knot symbols: A tool to describe and simplify knot diagrams

  • 1. INFN, Rome (Italy)
  • 2. Universita La Sapienza, Rome (Italy)

Description

A convenient representation of knot diagrams by abstract symbols is introduced. A set of simple moves, which are convenient combinations of the classic Reidemeister moves, is also introduced. These moves can be applied directly to the symbols to obtain simplified symbols (and therefore simplified diagrams) for the knot

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Theoretical Physics
Journal Volume
35
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 711-740.
ISSN
0020-7748
CODEN
IJTPBM

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
28050944
Subject category
S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS;
Descriptors DEI
DIAGRAMS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PHYSICS
Descriptors DEC
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