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Seifert-Torres Type Formulas for the Alexander Polynomial from Quantum $\mathfrak{sl}_2$

Geometric Topology 2022-09-09 v3 Quantum Algebra

Abstract

We develop a diagrammatic calculus for representations of unrolled quantum sl2\mathfrak{sl}_2 at a fourth root of unity. This allows us to prove Seifert-Torres type formulas for certain splice links using quantum algebraic methods, rather than topological methods. Other applications of this diagrammatic calculus given here are a skein relation for nn-cabled double crossings and a simple proof that the quantum invariant associated with these representations determines the multivariable Alexander polynomial.

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@article{arxiv.1911.00646,
  title  = {Seifert-Torres Type Formulas for the Alexander Polynomial from Quantum $\mathfrak{sl}_2$},
  author = {Matthew Harper},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1911.00646},
  year   = {2022}
}

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25 pages, 19 figures

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