Cyclic and Finite Surgeries on Pretzel Knots
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We classify Dehn surgeries on (p, q, r) pretzel knots resulting in a manifold M(α) having cyclic fundamental group and analyze those leading to a finite fundamental group. The proof uses the theory of cyclic and finite surgeries developed by Culler, Shalen, Boyer, and Zhang. In particular, CullerShalen seminorms play a central role.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008