Algorithms for recognizing knots and 3-manifolds
Abstract
This is a survey paper on algorithms for solving problems in 3-dimensional topology. In particular, it discusses Haken's approach to the recognition of the unknot, and recent variations.
- Publication:
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Chaos Solitons and Fractals
- Pub Date:
- April 1998
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:math/9712269
- Bibcode:
- 1998CSF.....9..569H
- Keywords:
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- Mathematics - Geometric Topology;
- 57M25;
- 68Q25
- E-Print:
- 17 Pages, 7 figures, to appear in Chaos, Fractals and Solitons