For a positive integer n >= 3, the collection of n-sided polygons embedded in 3-space defines the space of geometric knots. We will consider the subspace of equilateral knots, consisting of embedded n-sided polygons with unit length edges. Paths in this space determine isotopies of polygons, so path-components correspond to equilateral knot types. When n <= 5, the space of equilateral knots is connected. Therefore, we examine the space of equilateral hexagons. Using techniques from symplectic geometry, we can parametrize the space of equilateral hexagons with a set of measure preserving action-angle coordinates. With this coordinate system, we provide new bounds on the knotting probability of equilateral hexagons.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Univ, Dept Math & Informat Sci, Hachioji, Tokyo 1920397, JapanTokyo Metropolitan Univ, Dept Math & Informat Sci, Hachioji, Tokyo 1920397, Japan
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Ochanomizu Univ, Dept Phys, Grad Sch Humanities & Sci, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo 1128610, JapanOchanomizu Univ, Dept Phys, Grad Sch Humanities & Sci, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo 1128610, Japan
Uehara, Erica
Deguchi, Tetsuo
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Ochanomizu Univ, Dept Phys, Grad Sch Humanities & Sci, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo 1128610, JapanOchanomizu Univ, Dept Phys, Grad Sch Humanities & Sci, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo 1128610, Japan