torus knot T(q,p)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
knot
gptkbp:AlexanderPolynomial (t^{pq}-1)(t-1)/((t^p-1)(t^q-1))
gptkbp:alternating false for p,q > 2
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:algebraic_geometry
gptkb:topology
knot theory
gptkbp:bridgeType min(p,q)
gptkbp:definedIn surface of a torus
gptkbp:fibered true
gptkbp:genus (p-1)(q-1)/2
gptkbp:hasSpecialCase unknot if q or p is 1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label torus knot T(q,p)
gptkbp:isKnot if and only if q and p are coprime
gptkbp:JonesPolynomial known formula
gptkbp:mirrorImage T(p,q) is mirror of T(q,p)
gptkbp:par number of times the knot passes through the hole of the torus
gptkbp:parameter integers q and p
gptkbp:primeKnot true for p,q > 1
gptkbp:q number of times the knot winds around the axis of the torus
gptkbp:symmetry cyclic symmetry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:knot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5