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Geometry MMA Seminar: Exploration of Positive Knots and Links

Apr 8, 2024, 10:30 - 11:45 AM

 

Speaker: Lizzie Buchanan, University of Iowa

Title:  Exploration of Positive Knots and Links

Abstract:  It is generally very difficult to distinguish positive knots from almost-positive knots. We discuss several ways in which these two classes are alike, and then move to recent work that attempts to nail down some differences. In particular, we employ diagram-based, graph theoretic approaches to finding properties that can help distinguish positive links from almost-positive links.

 

Time: Monday, April 8, 2024 – 10:30am-11:45am

Place: Exploratory Hall, Room 4106