Handbook of Knot Theory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780444514523)

This book is a survey of current topics in the mathematical theory of knots. For a mathematician, a knot is a closed loop in 3-dimensional space: imagine knotting an extension cord and then closing it up by inserting its plug into its outlet. Knot theory is of central importance in pure and applied mathematics, as it stands at a crossroads of topology, combinatorics, algebra, mathematical physics and biochemistry.

Author: William Menasco
ISBN-10: 044451452X
ISBN-13: 9780444514523
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2005
Pages: 502
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.74h x 6.70w x 1.00d