The first coefficient of the Conway polynomial
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Abstract:
A formula is given for the first coefficient of the Conway polynomial of a link in terms of its linking numbers. A graphical interpretation of this formula is also given.References
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- © Copyright 1985 American Mathematical Society
- Journal: Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 95 (1985), 299-302
- MSC: Primary 57M25
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0002-9939-1985-0801342-X
- MathSciNet review: 801342