An Interactive Introduction To Knot Theory (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals)

This well-written and engaging volume, intended for undergraduates, introduces knot theory, an area of growing interest in contemporary mathematics. The hands-on approach features many exercises to be completed by readers. Prerequisites are only a basic familiarity with linear algebra and a willingness to explore the subject in a hands-on manner. The opening chapter offers activities that explore the world of knots and links ? including games with knots ? and invites the reader to generate their own questions in knot theory. Subsequent chapters guide the reader to discover the formal definition of a knot, families of knots and links, and various knot notations. Additional topics include combinatorial knot invariants, knot polynomials, unknotting operations, and virtual knots.

Author: Inga Johnson, Allison Henrich

Publisher: Dover Publications

Publication Date: Jan 18, 2017

Number of Pages: 192 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback/Mathematics

ISBN-10: 0486804631

ISBN-13: 9780486804637