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Hopf Link

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The Link 02-02-01 which has Jones Polynomial

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V(t)=-t-t^{-1}
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and HOMFLY Polynomial

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P(z,\alpha)=z^{-1}(\alpha^{-1}-\alpha^{-3})+z\alpha^{-1}.
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It has Braid Word ${\sigma_1}^2$.




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1999-05-25