Classification of algebraic tangles
arXiv:2504.06901
Abstract
We study algebraic tangles as fundamental components in knot theory, developing a systematic approach to classify and tabulate prime tangles using a novel canonical representation. The canonical representation enables us to distinguish mutant tangles, which fills the gaps in previous classifications. Moreover, we increase the classification of prime tangles up to 14 crossings and analyze tangle symmetry groups. We provide a database of our results: https://tangleinfo.cent.uw.edu.pl.
35 pages, 16 figures, database: https://tangleinfo.cent.uw.edu.pl, supplement: https://github.com/baaagr/Classification_of_algebraic_tangles