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A Mayer-Vietoris Theorem for the Kauffman Bracket Skein Module

Quantum Algebra 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

The nth relative Kauffman bracket skein modules are defined and two theorems are given relating them to the Kauffman bracket skein module of a 3-manifold. The first theorem covers the case when the 3-manifold is split along a separating closed orientable surface and the second theorem addresses the case when the surface is nonseparating.

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@article{arxiv.math/9802021,
  title  = {A Mayer-Vietoris Theorem for the Kauffman Bracket Skein Module},
  author = {Walter LoFaro},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9802021},
  year   = {2007}
}

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10 pages, 7 figures

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