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Two variable link polynomials from quantum supergroups

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New two variable link polynomials are constructed corresponding to a one-parameter family of representations of the quantum supergroup U q [gl(2 | 1)]. Their connection with the Kauffman polynomials is also investigated.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, The University of Queensland, 4072, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia

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Links, J.R., Gould, M.D. Two variable link polynomials from quantum supergroups. Lett Math Phys 26, 187–198 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00420752

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