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We consider knot theories possessing a {\em parity}: each crossing is decreed {\em odd} or {\em even} according to some universal rule. If this rule satisfies some simple axioms concerning the behaviour under Reidemeister moves, this leads…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2009-12-31 Vassily Olegovich Manturov

A transverse knot is a knot that is transverse to the planes of the standard contact structure on real 3-space. In this paper we prove the Markov Theorem for transverse braids, which states that two transverse closed braids that are…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Nancy C. Wrinkle

In 1997 M.~Khovanov proved that any doodle can be presented as closure of twin, this result is analogue of classical Alexander's theorem for braids and links. We give a description of twins that have equivalent closures, this theorem is…

Algebraic Topology · Mathematics 2018-07-18 Konstantin Gotin

Bonded knots arise naturally in topological protein modeling, where intramolecular interactions such as disulfide bridges stabilize folded configurations. These structures extend classical knot theory by incorporating embedded graphs, and…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2025-10-09 Paolo Cavicchioli , Boštjan Gabrovšek , Matic Simonič

Tied links and the tied braid monoid were introduced recently by the authors and used to define new invariants for classical links. Here, we give a version purely algebraic-combinatoric of tied links. With this new version we prove that the…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2021-01-28 Francesca Aicardi , Jesus Juyumaya

This survey consists of a detailed proof of Markov's Theorem based on Joan Birman's book "Braids, Links, and Mapping Class Groups" and Carlo Petronio's classes. It was part of an exam project in A.Y. 2016/2017 for the course Knot Theory.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2019-11-12 Matteo Barucco , Nirvana Coppola

We prove Alexander- and Markov-type theorems for virtual spatial trivalent graphs and virtual trivalent braids. We provide two versions for the Markov-type theorem: one uses an algebraic approach similar to the case of classical braids and…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2019-06-04 Carmen Caprau , Abigayle Dirdak , Rita Post , Erica Sawyer

In previous papers, the author realized the following principle for many knot theories: if a knot diagram is complicated enough then it reproduces itself, i.e., is a subdiagram of any other diagram equivalent to it. This principle is…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2015-02-03 Vassily Olegovich Manturov

The theory of covering spaces is often used to prove the Nielsen-Schreier theorem, which states that every subgroup of a free group is free. We apply the more general theory of semicovering spaces to obtain analogous subgroup theorems for…

Algebraic Topology · Mathematics 2014-06-17 Jeremy Brazas

The notion of a virtual knot introduced by L. Kauffman induces the notion of a virtual braid. It is closely related with a welded braid of R. Fenn, R. Rimanyi and C. Rourke. Alexander's and Markov's theorems for virtual knots and braids are…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Seiichi Kamada

In this paper we study the theory of {\it pseudo knots}, which are knots with some missing crossing information, and we introduce and study the theory of {\it pseudo tied links} and the theory of {\it pseudo knotoids}. In particular, we…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2020-11-30 Ioannis Diamantis

We construct a simple invariant of free link valued in a certain group by using parity.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2010-02-03 Vassily Olegovich Manturov , Oleg Vassilievich Manturov

We study a certain type of braid closure which resembles the plat closure but has certain advantages; for example, it maps pure braids to knots. The main results of this note are a Markov-type theorem and a description of how Vassiliev…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Jacob Mostovoy , Theodore Stanford

This paper is expository and is accessible to students. We define simple invariants of knots or links (linking number, Arf-Casson invariants and Alexander-Conway polynomials) motivated by interesting results whose statements are accessible…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2021-12-15 A. Skopenkov

In this paper, we generalize the \textit{Clock Theorem} of Formal Knot Theory to knotoids in $S^2$. The clock theorem implies that clock states of a knotoid diagram form a lattice under transpositions. These states form the basis of many…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2025-09-29 Neslihan Gügümcü , Louis H. Kauffman

In [V.O. Manturov, Non-reidemeister knot theory and its applications in dynamical systems, geometry, and topology, arxiv:1501.05208] the first named author gave the definition of $k$-free braid groups $G_n^k$. Here we establish connections…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2015-07-15 Vassily Olegovich Manturov , Igor Mikhailovich Nikonov

Manturov recently introduced the idea of a free knot, i.e. an equivalence class of virtual knots where equivalence is generated by crossing change and virtualization moves. He showed that if a free knot diagram is associated to a graph that…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2014-09-18 Tomas Boothby , Allison Henrich , Alexander Leaf

Traditionally, knot theorists have considered projections of knots where there are two strands meeting at every crossing. A multi-crossing is a crossing where more than two strands meet at a single point, such that each strand bisects the…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2018-05-14 Daishiro Nishida

In \cite{Kim} it is shown that for an oriented surface $S_{g}$ of genus $g$ links in $S_{g} \times S^{1}$ can be presented by virtual diagrams with a decoration, called {\em double lines}. In this paper, first we define braids with double…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2025-12-17 Seongjeong Kim

An extension of the Artin Braid Group with new operators that generate double and triple intersections is considered. The extended Alexander theorem, relating intersecting closed braids and intersecting knots is proved for double and triple…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2009-09-01 Daniel Armand-Ugon , Rodolfo Gambini , Pablo Mora