Three-dimensional BF theories and the Alexander-Conway invariant of knots

We study 3-dimensional BF theories and define observables related to knots and links. The quantum expectation values of these observables give the coefficients of the Alexander-Conway polynomial.

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Published in:Nuclear physics. B 1995-02, Vol.436 (1), p.355-382
Main Authors: Cattaneo, Alberto S., Cotta-Ramusino, Paolo, Martellini, Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We study 3-dimensional BF theories and define observables related to knots and links. The quantum expectation values of these observables give the coefficients of the Alexander-Conway polynomial.
ISSN:0550-3213
1873-1562
DOI:10.1016/0550-3213(94)00500-E