On the Kauffman Skein Modules
Zhong, Jianyuan K.
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Let k be a subring of the field of rational functions in
, s which contains and s . Let M be a compact oriented 3-manifold,
and let K(M) denote the Kauffman skein module of M over k. Then K(M)
is the k-module freely generated by isotopy classes of framed links in
M modulo the Kauffman skein relations. In the case of k={ Q}( , s),
the field of rational functions in , s, we give a basis for the
Kauffman skein module of the solid torus and a basis for the relative
Kauffman skein module of the solid torus with two points on the
boundary. We then show that K(S S ) is freely generated by the empty
link, i.e., K(S S )
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