Non-zero integral friezes

Abstract

We study non-zero integral friezes for Dynkin types $A_n$, $B_n$, $C_n$, $D_n$ and $G_2$. These differ from standard Coxeter-Conway (positive) friezes by allowing any non-zero integer to appear. In each case we show that there are either $1$, $2$ or $4$ times as many non-zero friezes as positive friezes. This is a first step for considering friezes over general rings of integers.

14 pages, 4 figures