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Markov Moves


A type I move (conjugation) takes AB->BA for A, B in B_n where B_n is a braid group.

MarkovMove1

A type II move (stabilization) takes A->Ab_n or A->Ab_n^(-1) for A in B_n, and b_n, Ab_n, and Ab_n^(-1) in B_(n+1).

MarkovMove2

See also

Braid Group, Conjugation, Knot Move, Reidemeister Moves, Stabilization

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Markov Moves." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/MarkovMoves.html

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