An Interactive Introduction to Knot Theory (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals)

Johnson, Inga; Henrich, Allison K.

ISBN 10: 0486804631 / ISBN 13: 9780486804637

Editore: Dover Publications, Incorporated, 2017

pp. 128. Codice articolo 371336059

Riassunto:

This well-written and engaging volume, intended for undergraduates, introduces knot theory, an area of growing interest in contemporary mathematics. The hands-on approach features many exercises to be completed by readers. Prerequisites are only a basic familiarity with linear algebra and a willingness to explore the subject in a hands-on manner.
The opening chapter offers activities that explore the world of knots and links — including games with knots — and invites the reader to generate their own questions in knot theory. Subsequent chapters guide the reader to discover the formal definition of a knot, families of knots and links, and various knot notations. Additional topics include combinatorial knot invariants, knot polynomials, unknotting operations, and virtual knots.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Allison Henrich is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Seattle University.
Inga Johnson is Professor of Mathematics at Willamette University.

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Titolo: An Interactive Introduction to Knot Theory (...
Casa editrice: Dover Publications, Incorporated
Data di pubblicazione: 2017
Legatura: Brossura
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