Research Article

A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial

Volume: 15 Number: 2 July 1, 2026
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A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial

Abstract

Knot theory deals with how a circle or the disjoint union of circles can be embedded in R^3. Knots (or links) can be thought of topologically as circles embedded in space or geometrically as simple closed curves in space, however they can also be defined in a combinatorial sense. In other words, we can define the knots as equivalence classes of knot diagrams under an equivalence relation determined by certain diagrammatic movements. In this situation, it becomes much easier to manipulate (deform) the regular diagrams of the knots and their crossings. Based on these deformations, it becomes possible to define polynomials that are matched with specific coefficients. One of these special polynomials is the dichromatic polynomial. The definition of this polynomial has led to connections between knots and graph theory, as well as between nodes and fields such as physics and biology. This study examines information regarding these relationships. The situations mentioned are examined in detail, both structurally and through calculations based on a specific example.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 1, 2026

Submission Date

January 13, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 27, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 2

APA
Şahin, A., & Başcı, H. N. (2026). A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science, 15(2), 133-141. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1862200
AMA
1.Şahin A, Başcı HN. A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial. TJNS. 2026;15(2):133-141. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1862200
Chicago
Şahin, Abdulgani, and Hatice Nevra Başcı. 2026. “A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial”. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science 15 (2): 133-41. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1862200.
EndNote
Şahin A, Başcı HN (July 1, 2026) A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science 15 2 133–141.
IEEE
[1]A. Şahin and H. N. Başcı, “A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial”, TJNS, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 133–141, July 2026, doi: 10.46810/tdfd.1862200.
ISNAD
Şahin, Abdulgani - Başcı, Hatice Nevra. “A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial”. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science 15/2 (July 1, 2026): 133-141. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1862200.
JAMA
1.Şahin A, Başcı HN. A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial. TJNS. 2026;15:133–141.
MLA
Şahin, Abdulgani, and Hatice Nevra Başcı. “A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial”. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science, vol. 15, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 133-41, doi:10.46810/tdfd.1862200.
Vancouver
1.Abdulgani Şahin, Hatice Nevra Başcı. A Note on the Relationship Between Knots and Dichromatic Polynomial. TJNS. 2026 Jul. 1;15(2):133-41. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1862200