# Alternating Knots

**Authors:** William W. Menasco

arXiv: 1901.00582 · 2019-01-04

## TL;DR

This paper provides an accessible overview of alternating knots, summarizing their key properties and significance in knot theory for a broad mathematical audience.

## Contribution

It offers a concise exposition on alternating knots, highlighting their fundamental characteristics and importance within the field.

## Key findings

- Summarizes key properties of alternating knots
- Highlights their role in knot classification
- Provides foundational knowledge for further study

## Abstract

This is a short expository article on alternating knots and is to appear in the Concise Encyclopedia of Knot Theory.

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