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arxiv: math/9712269 · v1 · pith:2ZI34D25new · submitted 1997-12-30 · 🧮 math.GT

Algorithms for recognizing knots and 3-manifolds

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keywords algorithmsapproachdimensionaldiscusseshakenknotsmanifoldsparticular
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This is a survey paper on algorithms for solving problems in 3-dimensional topology. In particular, it discusses Haken's approach to the recognition of the unknot, and recent variations.

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