A new proof that alternating links are non-trivial
Geometric Topology
2012-03-01 v2
Abstract
We use a simple geometric argument and small cancellation properties of link groups to prove that alternating links are non-trivial. This proof uses only classic results in topology and combinatorial group theory.
Cite
@article{arxiv.math/0601242,
title = {A new proof that alternating links are non-trivial},
author = {Iain Moffatt},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0601242},
year = {2012}
}
Comments
Minor changes. To appear in Fundamenta Mathematicae