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We introduce tensor network contraction algorithms for the evaluation of the Jones polynomial of arbitrary knots. The value of the Jones polynomial of a knot maps to the partition function of a $q$-state Potts model defined as a planar…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2019-09-16 Konstantinos Meichanetzidis , Stefanos Kourtis

Knots, links and entangled filaments appear in many physical systems of interest in biology and engineering. Classifying knots and measuring entanglement is of interest both for advancing knot theory, as well as for analyzing large data…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2025-05-30 Kasturi Barkataki , Eleni Panagiotou

We proved by computer enumeration that the Jones polynomial distinguishes the unknot for knots up to 22 crossings. Following an approach of Yamada, we generated knot diagrams by inserting algebraic tangles into Conway polyhedra, computed…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2020-04-07 Robert E. Tuzun , Adam S. Sikora

Many structures in science, engineering, and art can be viewed as curves in 3-space. The entanglement of these curves plays a crucial role in determining the functionality and physical properties of materials. Many concepts in knot theory…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2024-11-27 Ruzhi Song , Fengling Li , Jie Wu , Fengchun Lei , Guo-Wei Wei

We analyze the connections between the mathematical theory of knots and quantum physics by addressing a number of algorithmic questions related to both knots and braid groups. Knots can be distinguished by means of `knot invariants', among…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-06-13 S. Garnerone , A. Marzuoli , M. Rasetti

We present experimental results approximating the Jones polynomial using 4 qubits in a liquid state nuclear magnetic resonance quantum information processor. This is the first experimental implementation of a complete problem for the…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2009-12-18 G. Passante , O. Moussa , C. A. Ryan , R. Laflamme

This thesis details a Python-based software designed to calculate the Jones polynomial, a vital mathematical tool from Knot Theory used for characterizing the topological and geometrical complexity of curves in \( \mathbb{R}^3 \), which is…

Mathematical Software · Computer Science 2024-10-31 Caleb Musfeldt

This paper computes the Jones polynomial and the invariants obstructing cosmetic surgery which are derived from it for two infinite families of knots, proving they satisfy the Purely Cosmetic Surgery Conjecture. Both the method of…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2026-01-13 F. M. Brady

Extending upon our previous work, we verify the Jones Unknot Conjecture for all knots up to $24$ crossings. We describe the method of our approach and analyze the growth of the computational complexity of its different components.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2021-03-25 Robert E. Tuzun , Adam S. Sikora

We use deep neural networks to machine learn correlations between knot invariants in various dimensions. The three-dimensional invariant of interest is the Jones polynomial $J(q)$, and the four-dimensional invariants are the Khovanov…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2023-02-22 Jessica Craven , Mark Hughes , Vishnu Jejjala , Arjun Kar

The paper introduces Slope Conjecture which relates the degree of the Jones polynomial of a knot and its parallels with the slopes of incompressible surfaces in the knot complement. More precisely, we introduce two knot invariants, the…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2010-05-26 Stavros Garoufalidis

Our goal is to one day take a photo of a knot and have a phone automatically recognize it. In this expository work, we explain a strategy to approximate this goal, using a mixture of modern machine learning methods (in particular…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-10-09 Anne Dranowski , Yura Kabkov , Daniel Tubbenhauer

It has been argued based on electric-magnetic duality and other ingredients that the Jones polynomial of a knot in three dimensions can be computed by counting the solutions of certain gauge theory equations in four dimensions. Here, we…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2015-05-28 Davide Gaiotto , Edward Witten

The Jones unknot conjecture states that the Jones polynomial distinguishes the unknot from nontrivial knots. We prove it for knots up to 23 crossings.

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2018-09-10 Robert E. Tuzun , Adam S. Sikora

This paper is a memory of the work and influence of Vaughan Jones. It is an exposition of the remarkable breakthroughs in knot theory and low dimensional topology that were catalyzed by his work. The paper recalls the inception of the Jones…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2022-09-26 Louis H Kauffman

We apply big data techniques, including exploratory and topological data analysis, to investigate quantum invariants. More precisely, our study explores the Jones polynomial's structural properties and contrasts its behavior under four…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2025-06-24 Daniel Tubbenhauer , Victor Zhang

We use matchings on Lyndon words to classify flat knots up to 8 crossings. Using flat knots invariants such as the based matrix, the $\phi$-invariant, the flat arrow polynomial, and the flat Jones-Krushkal polynomial, we distinguish all…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2024-10-02 Jie Chen

In this article we shall give an account of certain developments in knot theory which followed upon the discovery of the Jones polynomial in 1984. The focus of our account will be recent glimmerings of understanding of the topological…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2009-09-25 Joan S. Birman

This monograph derives direct and concrete relations between colored Jones polynomials and the topology of incompressible spanning surfaces in knot and link complements. Under mild diagrammatic hypotheses that arise naturally in the study…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2013-11-14 David Futer , Efstratia Kalfagianni , Jessica S. Purcell

Symmetry of geometrical figures is reflected in regularities of their algebraic invariants. Algebraic regularities are often preserved when the geometrical figure is topologically deformed. The most natural, intuitively simple but…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Jozef H. Przytycki
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