Surface-Knots in 4-Space An Introduction
This introductory volume provides the basics of surface-knots and related topics, not only for researchers in these areas but also for graduate students and researchers who are not familiar with the field. Knot theory is one of the most active research fields in modern mathematics. Knots and links a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature Singapore
2017, 2017
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2017 |
| Series: | Springer Monographs in Mathematics
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Surface-knots
- 2 Knots
- 3 Motion pictures
- 4 Surface diagrams
- 5 Handle surgery and ribbon surface-knots
- 6 Spinning construction
- 7 Knot concordance
- 8 Quandles
- 9 Quandle homology groups and invariants
- 10 2-Dimensional braids
- Bibliography
- Epilogue
- Index