Handbook of knot theory
This book is a survey of current topics in the mathematical theory of knots. For a mathematician, a knot is a closed loop in 3-dimensional space: imagine knotting an extension cord and then closing it up by inserting its plug into its outlet. Knot theory is of central importance in pure and applied...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
Elsevier
2005, 2005
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| Collection: | Elsevier eBook collection Mathematics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This book is a survey of current topics in the mathematical theory of knots. For a mathematician, a knot is a closed loop in 3-dimensional space: imagine knotting an extension cord and then closing it up by inserting its plug into its outlet. Knot theory is of central importance in pure and applied mathematics, as it stands at a crossroads of topology, combinatorics, algebra, mathematical physics and biochemistry. * Survey of mathematical knot theory * Articles by leading world authorities * Clear exposition, not over-technical * Accessible to readers with undergraduate background in mathematics |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 492 pages illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9786610621750 0080459544 9781280621758 9780080459547 1280621753 9780444514523 044451452X |