G(10,30): A Minor-Minimal Intrinsically Knotted Graph
Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Department
Mathematics
Committee Chair
Dr. Andrei Pavelescu
Advisor(s)
Dr. Elena Pavelescu, Dr. Martin Frank, Dr. Gayan Abeynanda
Abstract
In this paper, we shall lay the groundwork for a proof of the minor-minimal intrinsic knotting of the graph G(10, 30). We show that this graph is in fact minor minimal with respect to the property of intrinsic knotting, i.e that no minor of G(10, 30) is intrinsically knotted. Moreover, we discuss the procedure for showing that G(10, 30) itself is intrinsically knotted, and provide a collection of subgraphs that can be used to aid in a proof. In this way, we hope to contribute to the growing list of known minor-minimal intrinsically knotted graphs.
Recommended Citation
Herron, Johanthan R., "G(10,30): A Minor-Minimal Intrinsically Knotted Graph" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 128.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/theses_diss/128