The ropelength of complex knots

DOI10.1088/1751-8121/ac28ceOpenAlexW3201346876MaRDI QIDQ5877990

Alexander R. Klotz, Matthew Maldonado

Publication date: 16 February 2023

Published in: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2108.01857

zbMATH Keywords

optimizationknottopologylinkropelength

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Quantum theory (81-XX) Statistical mechanics, structure of matter (82-XX)

Related Items (3)

Corrigendum: The ropelength of complex knots (2021 J. Phys. A: Math. Theor. 54 445201) ⋮ Tangent-point energies and ropelength as gamma-limits of discrete tangent-point energies on biarc curves ⋮ Tight conformation of 2-bridge knots using superhelices

Uses Software

• KnotPlot

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