Abstract
A necessary and sufficient algebraic condition for a diffeomorphism over a surface embedded in S3 to be induced by a regular homotopic deformation is discussed, and a formula for the number of signed pass moves needed for this regular homotopy is given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1391-1396 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Knot Theory and its Ramifications |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Oct |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Mapping class group
- regular homotopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Algebra and Number Theory