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Quantum Groups and Knot Theory
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Description
Aim
The aim of Cohen's part of the course is to introduce the students to
knot theory and familiarize them with algorithmic aspects and
known software.
Description
The core problem of knot theory is to decide whether two knots are
equal. Partial solutions by means of knot invariants are known, the
most common of which will be discussed in the course by Arjeh
Cohen. We will focus on algorithmic aspects and work and use software
for visualization and computation of invariants.
All notions mentioned above will be defined in the course and
their properties, as needed, developed, with the exception of the
basic material mentioned below (see Prerequisites).
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