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Evolution method and HOMFLY polynomials for virtual knots (1411.2569v1)
Published 10 Nov 2014 in hep-th, math-ph, math.GT, and math.MP
Abstract: Following the suggestion of arXiv:1407.6319 to lift the knot polynomials for virtual knots and links from Jones to HOMFLY, we apply the evolution method to calculate them for an infinite series of twist-like virtual knots and antiparallel 2-strand links. Within this family one can check topological invariance and understand how differential hierarchy is modified in virtual case. This opens a way towards a definition of colored (not only cabled) knot polynomials, though problems still persist beyond the first symmetric representation.