Knot Theory

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Knot and Link Def

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Equivalence of Knots Definition

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Transverse Definition

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Knot Diagram, Crossings, Under/Overcrossing Strands Definitions

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Reidemeister’s Theorem and Reidemeister moves definition

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Knot Invariant Definition

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Orientation of Knots Definition

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<p>Connected Sum Definition</p>

Connected Sum Definition

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Connected Sums are Well-Defined Theorem


The connected sum DOES depend on the orientations on K1 and K2

<p></p><p><em>The connected sum DOES depend on the orientations on K1 and K2</em></p>
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Prime vs Composite Knots Definitions

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Prime Decomposition Theorem

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<p>Open/Closed Balls, and Spheres Definitions</p>

Open/Closed Balls, and Spheres Definitions

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Open and Closed Sets Definitions

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Continuous Functions Definition

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Smooth Functions on Open Sets Definition

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Smooth Functions on Arbitrary Subsets of Rn Definition

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<p>Homeomorphisms and Diffeomorphisms</p>

Homeomorphisms and Diffeomorphisms


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Embedding Definition

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Local Embedding Theorem

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<p>Knot Definition (Formal)</p>

Knot Definition (Formal)

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Ambient Isotopy

We can think of an ambient isotopy from K to K′as a way of smoothly deforming the ambient space to make it so that K aligns with K′

<p>We can think of an ambient isotopy from K to K′as a way of smoothly deforming the ambient space to make it so that K aligns with K′</p>
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Knot Equivalence

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