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* The <code>PD</code> notation used by <code>KnotTheory`</code> is inadequate when a knot diagram contains kinks. For example, there is no way to tell the orientation of <code>PD[X[1,1,2,2]]</code>.
* The <code>PD</code> notation used by <code>KnotTheory`</code> is inadequate when a knot diagram contains kinks. For example, there is no way to tell the orientation of <code>PD[X[1,1,2,2]]</code>.
* Many knot invariants (including <code>Jones</code>) do not understand the (artificial but necessary) <code>PD</code> construct "<code>Loop</code>".

Revision as of 14:52, 23 August 2007


  • The PD notation used by KnotTheory` is inadequate when a knot diagram contains kinks. For example, there is no way to tell the orientation of PD[X[1,1,2,2]].
  • Many knot invariants (including Jones) do not understand the (artificial but necessary) PD construct "Loop".