Abstract
We introduce a new technique for estimating the number of generators of the Kauffman bracket skein module of a three manifold; one which requires the construction of linear functionals on a simpler version of the module. Of particular interest is the use of representations of the fundamental group into SL2(ℂ) to generate the functionals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1835-1839 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Keywords
- 3-manifold
- Group characters
- Knot
- Link
- Skein module