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A scanning algorithm for odd Khovanov homology

Geometric Topology 2022-09-07 v2

Abstract

We adapt Bar-Natan's scanning algorithm for fast computations in (even) Khovanov homology to odd Khovanov homology. We use a mapping cone construction instead of a tensor product, which allows us to deal efficiently with the more complicated sign assignments in the odd theory. The algorithm has been implemented in a computer program. We also use the algorithm to determine the odd Khovanov homology of 3-strand torus links.

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@article{arxiv.2008.07410,
  title  = {A scanning algorithm for odd Khovanov homology},
  author = {Dirk Schuetz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2008.07410},
  year   = {2022}
}

Comments

30 pages, 9 figures. For program file, see https://www.maths.dur.ac.uk/~dma0ds/KnotJob.zip

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