2 papers
math.GT2017
The Alexander Polynomial of a Rational Link
Mark E. Kidwell, Kerry M. Luse
We relate some terms on the boundary of the Newton polygon of the Alexander polynomial of a rational link to the number and length of monochromatic twist sites in a partic…
math.GT2014
Predicting the number and type of twist sites in a rational knot or link
Mark E. Kidwell, Kerry M. Luse
A rational knot or link can be put into a standard alternating format which has horizontal and vertical twist sites (double helices). The number and type of these twist sites are d…