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Markov's theorem in 3--manifolds

Geometric Topology 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

In this paper we first give a one-move version of Markov's braid theorem for knot isotopy in S3S^3 that sharpens the classical theorem. Then a relative version of Markov's theorem concerning a fixed braided portion in the knot. We also prove an analogue of Markov's theorem for knot isotopy in knot complements. Finally we extend this last result to prove a Markov theorem for links in an arbitrary orientable 3--manifold.

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@article{arxiv.math/0405498,
  title  = {Markov's theorem in 3--manifolds},
  author = {Sofia Lambropoulou and Colin P. Rourke},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0405498},
  year   = {2007}
}

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29 pages, 41 figures, LaTex document