Algorithms for recognizing knots and 3-manifolds
Geometric Topology
2015-06-26 v1
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.
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@article{arxiv.math/9712269,
title = {Algorithms for recognizing knots and 3-manifolds},
author = {Joel Hass},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9712269},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
17 Pages, 7 figures, to appear in Chaos, Fractals and Solitons