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A statistical approach to knot confinement via persistent homology
Daniele Celoria1, Barbara I Mahler1
1Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory, Andrew Wiles Building, Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6GG, UK.
Proceedings. Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|June 1, 2022
Summary
This study uses topological methods and persistent homology to analyze how random knots fill space. Findings reveal correlations between knot geometry and topological features, offering a way to measure knot deviations.
Area of Science:
- Topology
- Computational Geometry
- Data Analysis
Background:
- Understanding the spatial occupation of random knots is a fundamental problem in knot theory.
- Topological methods offer powerful tools for characterizing complex spatial structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the volume occupied by randomly generated knots using topological approaches.
- To establish correlations between geometric properties and topological features of knot embeddings.
- To develop a metric for quantifying deviations of knots from ideal configurations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing persistent homology (PH) on Vietoris-Rips complexes derived from knot point clouds.
- Analyzing the evolution of the first homology of metric neighborhoods for growing radii.
- Performing statistical analysis to identify correlations between geometric and PH-based features.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated increasing correlations between geometric quantities and PH features with increasing knot length.
- Observed variations in these correlations across different knot types.
- Established a framework for defining knot deviation from ideal configurations.
Conclusions:
- Persistent homology provides a robust method for quantifying spatial properties of knots.
- The study reveals a relationship between knot length, topology, and spatial occupation.
- The developed framework offers new insights into knot characterization and analysis.
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