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We define an integer valued invariant for two-component links in S^3 by counting projective SU(2) representations of the link group having non-trivial second Stiefel-Whitney class. We show that our invariant is, up to sign, the linking…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2009-11-23 Eric Harper , Nikolai Saveliev

We introduce a multivariable Casson-Lin type invariant for links in $S^3$. This invariant is defined as a signed count of irreducible $\operatorname{SU}(2)$ representations of the link group with fixed meridional traces. For 2-component…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2019-09-23 Léo Bénard , Anthony Conway

The theory of link-homotopy, introduced by Milnor, is an important part of the knot theory, with Milnor's mu-bar-invariants being the basic set of link-homotopy invariants. Skein relations for knot and link invariants played a crucial role…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2014-10-01 Michael Polyak

We define a sequence of integer-valued invariants $\gamma^k(L)$ for a $3$-component link $L$. We prove that the resulting $\gamma$-invariants are invariant under concordance, and more generally under weak cobordism, and that they lift…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2026-05-25 Christopher W. Davis , JungHwan Park

Linearized Reed-Solomon codes are defined. Higher weight distribution of those codes are determined.

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-05-28 Haode Yan , Yan Liu , Chunlei Liu

The aim of this survey article is to highlight several notoriously intractable problems about knots and links, as well as to provide a brief discussion of what is known about them.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2016-04-14 Marc Lackenby

The homology cobordism group of homology cylinders is a generalization of both the mapping class group of surfaces and the string link concordance group. We consider extensions of Johnson homomorphisms of a mapping class group, Milnor…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2020-12-25 Minkyoung Song

In this paper, we give recurrence relations and identities for some integer sequences related to Ward numbers such as Ward-Lah numbers, varied Ward numbers and binomial Ward numbers. Most of the sequences are entered in the On-Line…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-08-15 Aleks Žigon Tankosič

Let $\Sigma_g$ be a closed oriented surface of genus $g$, in this paper we discuss how to define coloring invariants and its generalizations for links in $\Sigma_g\times S^1$.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2025-09-05 Zhiyun Cheng , Hongzhu Gao

We give a complete description of all order 1 invariants of planar curves.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2007-12-27 Tahl Nowik

We enhance the pointed quandle counting invariant of linkoids through the use of quivers analogously to quandle coloring quivers. This allows us to generalize the in-degree polynomial invariant of links to linkoids. Additionally, we…

Algebraic Topology · Mathematics 2025-10-15 Jose Ceniceros , Max Klivans

We define a generalization of virtual links to arbitrary dimensions by extending the geometric definition due to Carter et al. We show that many homotopy type invariants for classical links extend to invariants of virtual links. We also…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2015-09-04 Blake Winter

The aim of this paper is to define certain algebraic structures coming from generalized Reidemeister moves of singular knot theory. We give examples, show that the set of colorings by these algebraic structures is an invariant of singular…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2018-06-21 Indu R. U. Churchill , M. Elhamdadi , M. Hajij , Sam Nelson

We present various identities in the form of convolutions involving Stirling numbers of both kinds, Lah numbers, and binomial coefficients. Certain convolution polynomials are discussed also. The proofs are based on several series…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2021-03-30 Khristo N. Boyadzhiev

We construct an equivariant colored sl(N)-homology for links, which generalizes both the colored sl(N)-homology defined by the author and the equivariant sl(N)-homology defined by Krasner. The construction is a straightforward…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2011-03-02 Hao Wu

In this paper, we will study some connections between Hilbert al- gebras and binary block-codes.With these codes, we can eassy obtain orders which determine suplimentary properties on these algebras. We will try to emphasize how, using…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-05-01 Cristina Flaut

Computations involving invariant random vectors are directly related to the theory of invariants (cf. e.g \cite{Weing_1}). Some simple observations along these lines are presented in this paper. We note in particular that sum of elements of…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2023-03-13 Alexander Kushkuley

A typical complex system should be described by a supernetwork or a network of networks, in which the networks are coupled to some other networks. As the first step to understanding the complex systems on such more systematic level,…

Physics and Society · Physics 2015-05-20 Xiu-Lian Xu , Yan-Qin Qu , Shan Guan , Yu-Mei Jiang , Da-Ren He

In this paper we introduce the definition of marked permutations. We first present a bijection between Stirling permutations and marked permutations. We then present an involution on Stirling derangements. Furthermore, we present a…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2016-12-23 Guan-Huei Duh , Yen-chi Roger Lin , Shi-Mei Ma , Yeong-Nan Yeh

A new relativistic invariant version of nonlinear Maxwell equations is offerred. Some properties of these equations are considered.

Classical Physics · Physics 2015-06-26 G. A. Kotel'nikov