Quantum Topology / Hopf Algebra Seminar
Louis H Kauffman
UIC
Quantum Link Invariants
Abstract: Continuing. We found that M with M^2 = I is enough to make models for the bracket polynomial. We showed how to
generalize the Yang-Baxter solution associated with M to a wider solution with any index set. In this talk we show
how to use this solution to make models for the Homflypt polynomial of Hoste, Ocneanu, Millett, Freyd, Lickorish,
Yetter, Przytyci and Traczyk. Time permitting, we shall discuss the beginnings of the relationships with the
Temperley Lieb algebra and with quantum groups (Hopf algebras).
Thursday September 14, 2017 at 3:00 PM in SEO 612