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A simple algorithm to compute link polynomials defined by using skein relations

Geometric Topology 2019-08-14 v1

Abstract

We give a simple and practical algorithm to compute the link polynomials, which are defined according to the skein relations. Our method is based on a new total order on the set of all braid representatives. As by-product a new complete link invariant are obtained.

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@article{arxiv.1908.04292,
  title  = {A simple algorithm to compute link polynomials defined by using skein relations},
  author = {Xuezhi Zhao},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1908.04292},
  year   = {2019}
}
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