Abstract
For a graph G, let Γ be either the set Γ2 of cycles of G or the set Γ2 of pairs of disjoint cycles of G. Suppose that for each γ ε Γ, an embedding φγ : γ → S3 is given. A set {φγ \ γ ε Γ) is realizable if there is an embedding f : G → S3 such that the restriction map f\γ is ambient isotopic to φγ for any γ ε Γ. A graph is adaptable if any set {φγ \ γ ε Γ1] is realizable. In this paper, we have the following three results: (1) For the complete graph K5 on 5 vertices and the complete bipartite graph K3,3 on 3 + 3 vertices, we give a necessary and sufficient condition for {φγ \ γ ε Γ1} to be realizable in terms of the second coefficient of the Conway polynomial. (2) For a graph in the Petersen family, we give a necessary and sufficient condition for {φγ | γ ε Γ2) to be realizable in terms of the linking number. (3) The set of non-adaptable graphs all of whose proper minors are adaptable contains eight specified planar graphs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 87-109 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Topology and its Applications |
Volume | 112 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adaptable
- Graph
- Knot
- Link
- Minor
- Petersen family
- Realizable
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geometry and Topology