Primality of theta-curves with proper rational tangle unknotting number one

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Authors: Kenneth L. Baker, Dorothy Buck, Danielle O'Donnol, Allison H. Moore, Scott A. Taylor 

Publication date: 20 January 2022

Abstract: We show that if a composite $heta$-curve has (proper rational) unknotting number one, then it is the order 2 sum of a (proper rational) unknotting number one knot and a trivial $heta$-curve. We also prove similar results for 2-strand tangles and knotoids.

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Knot theory (57K10) Generalized knots (virtual knots, welded knots, quandles, etc.) (57K12)

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