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The Burau matrix and Fiedler's invariant for a closed braid

Geometric Topology 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

It is shown how Fiedler's `small state-sum' invariant for a braid can be calculated from the 2-variable Alexander polynomial of the link which consists of the closed braid together with the braid axis.

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@article{arxiv.math/9801034,
  title  = {The Burau matrix and Fiedler's invariant for a closed braid},
  author = {H. R. Morton},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9801034},
  year   = {2007}
}

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7 pages LaTeX2e. To appear in Topology and its Applications