An Interactive Introduction to Knot Theory

By Allison K. Henrich and Inga Johnson

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486804631
• ISBN13: 9780486804637
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"