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arxiv: 1009.1800 · v3 · pith:JH6UEHX7new · submitted 2010-09-09 · 🧮 math.GT · math.CO

A formula for the HOMFLY polynomial of rational links

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We give an explicit formula for the HOMFLY polynomial of a rational link (in particular, a knot) in terms of a special continued fraction for the rational number that defines the given link.

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  1. Analogue of Goeritz matrices for computation of bipartite HOMFLY-PT polynomials

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    A modified Goeritz matrix is defined for bipartite link diagrams that reduces HOMFLY-PT computation for any N to matrix algebra.