Embedding spaces of split links

arXiv2207.00619MaRDI QIDQ6403774FDOQ6403774

Authors: Rachael Boyd, Corey Bregman 

Publication date: 1 July 2022

Abstract: We study the homotopy type of the space $mathcalE(L)$ of unparametrised embeddings of a split link $L=L_{1}sqcupldotssqcup{L}_n$ in $mathbb{R}^3$. Inspired by work of Brendle and Hatcher, we introduce a semi-simplicial space of separating systems and show that this is homotopy equivalent to $mathcalE(L)$. This combinatorial object provides a gateway to studying the homotopy type of $mathcalE(L)$ via the homotopy type of the spaces $mathcalE(L_i)$. We apply this tool to find a simple description of the fundamental group, or motion group, of $mathcalE(L)$, and extend this to a description of the motion group of embeddings in $S^3$.

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Simplicial sets and complexes in algebraic topology (55U10) Braid groups; Artin groups (20F36) Topological methods in group theory (57M07) Spaces of embeddings and immersions (58D10) Fundamental groups and their automorphisms (group-theoretic aspects) (20F34) Classification of homotopy type (55P15)

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