Date of Award
6-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Department
Mathematics
First Reader/Committee Chair
Roland Trapp
Abstract
Giving a knot, there are three rules to help us finding the Kauffman bracket polynomial. Choosing knot’s orientation, then applying the Seifert algorithm to find the Euler characteristic and genus of its surface. Finally finding the relationship of the Kauffman bracket polynomial and the genus of the alternating links is the main goal of this paper.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Bryan M., "The Kauffman Bracket and Genus of Alternating Links" (2016). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 360.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/360