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On Alexander Polynomials of Pretzel Links

  • Bae, Yongju (Department of Mathematics, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Lee, In Sook (Department of Mathematics, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2020.02.28
  • Accepted : 2020.06.15
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

In this paper, we will find a Seifert matrix for a class of pretzel links with a certain symmetry. Using the symmetry, we find formulae for the Alexander polynomials, determinants and signatures of the pretzel links.

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