Quantum Topology / Hopf Algebra Seminar
Eiiji Ogasa
UIC and Meiji Gakuin University
Seifert matrices and the Alexander polynomial of 1-knots and 2-knots
Abstract: We review the definition of the Alexander polynomial of 1-knots and 2-knots by using Seifert matrices.
(Note: The Conway polynomial of 1-knots is the same (up to change of variable) as the Alexander polynomial of 1-knots.)
After this talk, the speaker will talk about local moves and the Alexander polynomial of 1-knots and
2-knots (The next talk will include a new result).
Thursday September 4, 2014 at 3:00 PM in SEO 612