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Alexander matrix

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In mathematics, an Alexander matrix is a presentation matrix for the Alexander invariant of a knot. The determinant of an Alexander matrix is the Alexander polynomial for the knot.[1]

References

  1. ^ Collins, Julia. "Knot Theory" (PDF). Retrieved 21 September 2013.