Mathematics > Geometric Topology
arXiv:2606.24268 (math)
[Submitted on 23 Jun 2026]
Abstract:Whether or not the 4-move is an unknotting operation remains an open problem. In this paper I show that every knot can be reduced to one with a trivial Alexander polynomial via a sequence of $4$-moves and isotopies.
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From: Nikos Askitas [view email]
[v1]
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:52:55 UTC (236 KB)
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