The first coefficient of the Conway polynomial

Hoste, Jim

doi:10.1090/S0002-9939-1985-0801342-X

The first coefficient of the Conway polynomial
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by Jim Hoste

Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 95 (1985), 299-302

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0002-9939-1985-0801342-X

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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.

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