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Knot Theory: An Introduction

Published on May 24, 2016

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Knot Theory

An Introduction
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Why Knot?

  • chemistry
  • molecular biology
  • physics
  • improves spatial reasoning
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knot theory

in the field of mathematics
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knot theory

  • Explores the patterns in loops and the ways they are related
  • Explains positions and connections
  • Topology
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The Basics

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Knot Theory

  • Not regular string knots
  • Describes closed loops and how they are connected
  • Used to explain scientific and mathematic phenomena
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Trivial KNot

Aka Unknot Knot
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TRefoil Knot

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Figure Eight Knot

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