Physical And Numerical Models In Knot Theory

Author : Jorge Alberto Calvo
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812561870
Total Pages : 640 pages
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Download or read book Physical and Numerical Models in Knot Theory written by Jorge Alberto Calvo and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2005 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The physical properties of knotted and linked configurations in space have long been of interest to mathematicians. More recently, these properties have become significant to biologists, physicists, and engineers among others. Their depth of importance and breadth of application are now widely appreciated and valuable progress continues to be made each year.This volume presents several contributions from researchers using computers to study problems that would otherwise be intractable. While computations have long been used to analyze problems, formulate conjectures, and search for special structures in knot theory, increased computational power has made them a staple in many facets of the field. The volume also includes contributions concentrating on models researchers use to understand knotting, linking, and entanglement in physical and biological systems. Topics include properties of knot invariants, knot tabulation, studies of hyperbolic structures, knot energies, the exploration of spaces of knots, knotted umbilical cords, studies of knots in DNA and proteins, and the structure of tight knots. Together, the chapters explore four major themes: physical knot theory, knot theory in the life sciences, computational knot theory, and geometric knot theory.

Author : Jorge Alberto Calvo
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812703462
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical and Numerical Models in Knot Theory written by Jorge Alberto Calvo and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2005 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The physical properties of knotted and linked configurations in space have long been of interest to mathematicians. More recently, these properties have become significant to biologists, physicists, and engineers among others. Their depth of importance and breadth of application are now widely appreciated and valuable progress continues to be made each year. This volume presents several contributions from researchers using computers to study problems that would otherwise be intractable. While computations have long been used to analyze problems, formulate conjectures, and search for special structures in knot theory, increased computational power has made them a staple in many facets of the field. The volume also includes contributions concentrating on models researchers use to understand knotting, linking, and entanglement in physical and biological systems. Topics include properties of knot invariants, knot tabulation, studies of hyperbolic structures, knot energies, the exploration of spaces of knots, knotted umbilical cords, studies of knots in DNA and proteins, and the structure of tight knots. Together, the chapters explore four major themes: physical knot theory, knot theory in the life sciences, computational knot theory, and geometric knot theory.

Author : American Mathematical Society. Short Course
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 0821844660
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Applications of Knot Theory written by American Mathematical Society. Short Course and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louis Kauffman discusses applications of knot theory to physics, Nadrian Seeman discusses how topology is used in DNA nanotechnology, and Jonathan Simon discusses the statistical and energetic properties of knots and their relation to molecular biology."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Louis H. Kauffman
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814313009
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introductory Lectures on Knot Theory written by Louis H. Kauffman and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More recently, Khovanov introduced link homology as a generalization of the Jones polynomial to homology of chain complexes and Ozsvath and Szabo developed Heegaard-Floer homology, that lifts the Alexander polynomial. These two significantly different theories are closely related and the dependencies are the object of intensive study. These ideas mark the beginning of a new era in knot theory that includes relationships with four-dimensional problems and the creation of new forms of algebraic topology relevant to knot theory. The theory of skein modules is an older development also having its roots in Jones discovery. Another significant and related development is the theory of virtual knots originated independently by Kauffman and by Goussarov Polyak and Viro in the '90s. All these topics and their relationships are the subject of the survey papers in this book.

Author : Louis H Kauffman
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814501433
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Knots and Applications written by Louis H Kauffman and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1995-03-06 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a collection of research papers devoted to the study of relationships between knot theory and the foundations of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and psychology. Included are reprints of the work of Lord Kelvin (Sir William Thomson) on the 19th century theory of vortex atoms, reprints of modern papers on knotted flux in physics and in fluid dynamics and knotted wormholes in general relativity. It also includes papers on Witten's approach to knots via quantum field theory and applications of this approach to quantum gravity and the Ising model in three dimensions. Other papers discuss the topology of RNA folding in relation to invariants of graphs and Vassiliev invariants, the entanglement structures of polymers, the synthesis of molecular Mobius strips and knotted molecules. The book begins with an article on the applications of knot theory to the foundations of mathematics and ends with an article on topology and visual perception. This volume will be of immense interest to all workers interested in new possibilities in the uses of knots and knot theory. Contents:Knot Logic (L H Kauffman)On Vortex AtomsOn Vortex MotionVortex Statics (W Thomson)Connection between Spin, Statistics, and Kinks (D Finkelstein & J Rubinstein)Flux Quantization and Particle Physics (H Jehle)Knot Wormholes in Geometrodynamics? (E W Mielke)Helicity and the Calugareanu Invariant (H K Moffatt & R L Ricca)Witten's Invariant of 3-Dimensional Manifolds: Loop Expansion and Surgery Calculus (L Rozansky)2+1 Dimensional Quantum Gravity as a Gaussian Fermionic System and the 3D-Ising Model (M Martellini & M Rasetti)Vassiliev Knot Invariants and the Structure of RNA Folding (L H Kauffman & Y B Magarshak)The Entanglement Structures of Polymers (A MacArthur)Synthesis and Cutting “In Half” of a Molecular Mobius Strip — Applications of Low Dimensional Topology in Chemistry (D W Walba et al.)Turning a Penrose Triangle Inside Out (T M Cowan) Readership: Mathematicians and mathematical physicists. keywords:Topological Gravity;Quantum Geometrodynanics;Knot Wormholes

Author : Chen Ning Yang
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9789810215248
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Braid Group, Knot Theory, and Statistical Mechanics II written by Chen Ning Yang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1994 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume is an updated version of the book edited by C N Yang and M L Ge on the topics of braid groups and knot theory, which are related to statistical mechanics. This book is based on the 1989 volume but has new material included and new contributors.

Author : Colin Adams
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000222381
Total Pages : 954 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Knot Theory written by Colin Adams and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Knot theory is a fascinating mathematical subject, with multiple links to theoretical physics. This enyclopedia is filled with valuable information on a rich and fascinating subject." – Ed Witten, Recipient of the Fields Medal "I spent a pleasant afternoon perusing the Encyclopedia of Knot Theory. It’s a comprehensive compilation of clear introductions to both classical and very modern developments in the field. It will be a terrific resource for the accomplished researcher, and will also be an excellent way to lure students, both graduate and undergraduate, into the field." – Abigail Thompson, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at University of California, Davis Knot theory has proven to be a fascinating area of mathematical research, dating back about 150 years. Encyclopedia of Knot Theory provides short, interconnected articles on a variety of active areas in knot theory, and includes beautiful pictures, deep mathematical connections, and critical applications. Many of the articles in this book are accessible to undergraduates who are working on research or taking an advanced undergraduate course in knot theory. More advanced articles will be useful to graduate students working on a related thesis topic, to researchers in another area of topology who are interested in current results in knot theory, and to scientists who study the topology and geometry of biopolymers. Features Provides material that is useful and accessible to undergraduates, postgraduates, and full-time researchers Topics discussed provide an excellent catalyst for students to explore meaningful research and gain confidence and commitment to pursuing advanced degrees Edited and contributed by top researchers in the field of knot theory

Author : Kunio Murasugi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0817647198
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Knot Theory and Its Applications written by Kunio Murasugi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-12-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the study of knots, providing insights into recent applications in DNA research and graph theory. It sets forth fundamental facts such as knot diagrams, braid representations, Seifert surfaces, tangles, and Alexander polynomials. It also covers more recent developments and special topics, such as chord diagrams and covering spaces. The author avoids advanced mathematical terminology and intricate techniques in algebraic topology and group theory. Numerous diagrams and exercises help readers understand and apply the theory. Each chapter includes a supplement with interesting historical and mathematical comments.

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ISBN 13 : 9814474037
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Author : Markus Banagl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642156371
Total Pages : 363 pages
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Download or read book The Mathematics of Knots written by Markus Banagl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-25 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume grew out of the Heidelberg Knot Theory Semester, organized by the editors in winter 2008/09 at Heidelberg University. The contributed papers bring the reader up to date on the currently most actively pursued areas of mathematical knot theory and its applications in mathematical physics and cell biology. Both original research and survey articles are presented; numerous illustrations support the text. The book will be of great interest to researchers in topology, geometry, and mathematical physics, graduate students specializing in knot theory, and cell biologists interested in the topology of DNA strands.