HKBU


Department of Mathematics
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On Invariants of Colored Links

Professor Boju Jiang

Professor of Mathematics, Peking University
Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Academician of The World Academy of Sciences

(Poster)
(Photo)
Date: 4 March 2014 (Tuesday)
Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm (Preceded by Reception at 4:00pm)
Venue:

1/F Shiu Pong Hall,
Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University
     

Abstract

The multi-variable Alexander polynomial is the classical invariant for colored links. Conway (1970) refined it to the Conway Potential Function (CPF) with simple skein relations. But it is unclear whether Conway's relations are enough to characterize CPF. In the 1990's relations are found for this purpose but they are quite complicated. We will introduce a much simpler skein characterization for CPF.

 

 

 
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