Kirby calculus

noun

Etymology

After Robion Kirby (born 1938), American topologist.

Definitions

  1. A method in geometric topology for modifying framed links in the 3-sphere using a finite…

    A method in geometric topology for modifying framed links in the 3-sphere using a finite set of moves (the Kirby moves).

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