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A categorification of the Jones polynomial

Quantum Algebra 2007-05-23 v2

Abstract

We construct a bigraded cohomology theory of links whose Euler characteristic is the Jones polynomial.

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@article{arxiv.math/9908171,
  title  = {A categorification of the Jones polynomial},
  author = {Mikhail Khovanov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9908171},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

latex, 51 pages, 72 eps figures, to appear in Duke Mathematical Journal

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