On the topological entropy of families of braids

Abstract

A method for computing the topological entropy of each braid in an infinite family, making use of Dynnikov's coordinates on the boundary of Teichmüller space, is described. The method is illustrated on two two-parameter families of braids.

17 pages, 2 figures

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