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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