The Kauman Polynomial and Trivalent Graphs

• Journal title : Kyungpook mathematical journal
• Volume 55, Issue 4,  2015, pp.779-806
• Publisher : Department of Mathematics, Kyungpook National University
• DOI : 10.5666/KMJ.2015.55.4.779
Title & Authors
The Kauman Polynomial and Trivalent Graphs
CAPRAU, CARMEN; TIPTON, JAMES;

Abstract
We construct a state model for the two-variable Kauman polynomial using planar trivalent graphs. We also use this model to obtain a polynomial invariant for a certain type of trivalent graphs embedded in $\small{\mathbb{R}^3}$.
Keywords
braids;invariants for graphs and links;Kauman polynomial;knotted graphs;
Language
English
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