Cosmetic crossings and genus-one knots
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1 Cosmetic crossings and genus-one knots Cheryl L. Balm Michigan State University Saturday, December 3, 2011 Joint work with S. Friedl, E. Kalfagianni and M. Powell
2 Crossing changes Notation Crossing disks and crossing circles Let K be an oriented knot in S 3 and let C be a crossing of K.
3 Crossing changes Notation Crossing disks and crossing circles Let K be an oriented knot in S 3 and let C be a crossing of K. A crossing disc for K corresponding to C is an embedded disc D S 3 such that K intersects int(d) twice, once for each branch of C, with zero algebraic intersection number. L = D is a crossing circle for K at C. L C
4 Crossing changes Notation Crossing disks and crossing circles Let K be an oriented knot in S 3 and let C be a crossing of K. A crossing disc for K corresponding to C is an embedded disc D S 3 such that K intersects int(d) twice, once for each branch of C, with zero algebraic intersection number. L = D is a crossing circle for K at C. L C A crossing change at C is equivalent to performing ε-dehn surgery on L, where ε = 1 if C is a positive crossing and ε = 1 is C is negative.
5 Crossing changes Nugatory crossing conjecture Nugatory crossing conjecture Let K be the oriented knot obtained from K by performing a crossing change at C.
6 Crossing changes Nugatory crossing conjecture Nugatory crossing conjecture Let K be the oriented knot obtained from K by performing a crossing change at C. C is a nugatory crossing if and only if the crossing circle L bounds a disk in S 3 K.
7 Crossing changes Nugatory crossing conjecture Nugatory crossing conjecture Let K be the oriented knot obtained from K by performing a crossing change at C. C is a nugatory crossing if and only if the crossing circle L bounds a disk in S 3 K. C is cosmetic if C is not nugatory and K is isotopic to K i.e. there exists an orientation-preserving diffeomorphism f : S 3 S 3 with f (K) = K.
8 Crossing changes Nugatory crossing conjecture Nugatory crossing conjecture Let K be the oriented knot obtained from K by performing a crossing change at C. C is a nugatory crossing if and only if the crossing circle L bounds a disk in S 3 K. C is cosmetic if C is not nugatory and K is isotopic to K i.e. there exists an orientation-preserving diffeomorphism f : S 3 S 3 with f (K) = K. Nugatory crossing conjecture (Problem 1.58 of Kirby s list): If a crossing change on a knot K yields a knot isotopic to K, then the crossing must be nugatory i.e. cosmetic crossings do not exist.
9 Crossing changes Nugatory crossing conjecture Nugatory crossing conjecture Known results NCC is known to hold for: Unknot (Gabai, Scharleman-Thompson, 1989) 2-bridge knots (Torisu, 1999) Fibered knots (Kalfagianni, 2011) The NCC has been reduced to the case of prime knots. (Torisu)
10 Crossing changes Nugatory crossing conjecture Nugatory crossing conjecture Known results NCC is known to hold for: Unknot (Gabai, Scharleman-Thompson, 1989) 2-bridge knots (Torisu, 1999) Fibered knots (Kalfagianni, 2011) The NCC has been reduced to the case of prime knots. (Torisu) Our main goal Find obstructions to cosmetic crossings for genus-one knots.
11 Arcs on surfaces Notation Notation For a knot or link J, let M J = S 3 η(j).
12 Arcs on surfaces Notation Notation For a knot or link J, let M J = S 3 η(j). Let S be a minimum-genus Seifert surface for K in M L. We may choose S such that S D is a single arc α S. K L α D S
13 Arcs on surfaces Notation Notation For a knot or link J, let M J = S 3 η(j). Let S be a minimum-genus Seifert surface for K in M L. We may choose S such that S D is a single arc α S. K L α D Let K, S be obtained from K, S by ε-surgery on L. S
14 Arcs on surfaces Notation Notation For a knot or link J, let M J = S 3 η(j). Let S be a minimum-genus Seifert surface for K in M L. We may choose S such that S D is a single arc α S. K L α D S Let K, S be obtained from K, S by ε-surgery on L. Note that if M K L is reducible, then C is a nugatory crossing.
15 Arcs on surfaces Seifert surfaces Minimum-genus Seifert surfaces Proposition If K = K, then S and S are minimum-genus Seifert surfaces for K and K, respectively, in S 3. This follows from the following result of Gabai: Gabai (1987) Let M be a Haken manifold whose boundary is a nonempty union of tori. Let S be a Thurston norm minimizing surface representing an element of H 2 (M, M) and let P be a component of M such that P S = 0. Then with at most one exception (up to isotopy) S remains norm minimizing in each manifold M(a) obtained by filling M along an essential simple closed curve a in P. In particular S remains incompressible in all but at most one manifold obtained by filling P.
16 Arcs on surfaces Seifert surfaces Crossing changes and Seifert surfaces K L α D S So a crossing change at C which gives rise to an isotopic knot K corresponds to an embedded arc α on a minimum-genus Seifert surface S.
17 Arcs on surfaces Seifert surfaces Crossing changes and Seifert surfaces K L α D S So a crossing change at C which gives rise to an isotopic knot K corresponds to an embedded arc α on a minimum-genus Seifert surface S. If α is inessential, then C is nugatory.
18 Arcs on surfaces Seifert surfaces Crossing changes and Seifert surfaces K L α D S So a crossing change at C which gives rise to an isotopic knot K corresponds to an embedded arc α on a minimum-genus Seifert surface S. If α is inessential, then C is nugatory. We want to consider a cosmetic crossing C for a genus-one knot, so α will be essential (i.e. non-separating) on S.
19 Arcs on surfaces Basis for H 1 S Choosing a basis for H 1 S Let {a 1, a 2 } be a basis for H 1 S such that a 1 meets α and a 2 each once and α a 2 =. α a 1 a 2 Note that {a 1, a 2 } also generates H 1 S.
20 Obstruction 1 Seifert matrices Seifert matrices We may ( choose ) appropriate orientations ( to obtain ) a Seifert matrix a b a + ε b V = for S. Then V b + 1 d = is a Seifert matrix for S b + 1 d. α a 1 a 2
21 Obstruction 1 Alexander polynomials Alexander polynomials V and V give rise to the Alexander polynomials K (t) =. det(v tv T ) = ad(1 t) 2 (b (b + 1)t)((b + 1) tb) K (t) =. (a + ε)d(1 t) 2 (b (b + 1)t)((b + 1) tb) Since K = K, d = lk(a 2, a 2 ) = 0. So K is algebraically slice. This gives us our first obstruction...
22 Obstruction 1 Statement Obstructions Main goal Find obstructions to cosmetic crossings for genus-one knots. Obstruction 1 If K is a genus-one knot which admits a cosmetic crossing, then K is algebraically slice. Hence k (t). = f (t)f (t 1 ) for some f (t) Z[t] and det(k) = k ( 1) = n 2.
23 Obstruction 2 Homology of double branched covers Double branched covers Let Y K be the double cover of S 3 branching over K and define Y K similarly.
24 Obstruction 2 Homology of double branched covers Double branched covers Let Y K be the double cover of S 3 branching over K and define Y K similarly. ( ) 2a 2b + 1 Then V + V T = is a presentation matrix for 2b ( ) 2a + 2ε 2b + 1 H 1 Y K and V + (V ) T = is a presentation matrix 2b for H 1 Y K.
25 Obstruction 2 Homology of double branched covers H 1 Y K and H 1 Y K ( ) 2a 2b + 1 V + V T = and 2b ( ) 2a + 2ε 2b + 1 V + (V ) T =. 2b If b = 0, 1, then H 1 Y K = H 1 Y K = {0}.
26 Obstruction 2 Homology of double branched covers H 1 Y K and H 1 Y K ( ) 2a 2b + 1 V + V T = and 2b ( ) 2a + 2ε 2b + 1 V + (V ) T =. 2b If b = 0, 1, then H 1 Y K = H 1 Y K = {0}. If b 0, 1, let d = gcd(2a, 2b + 1) and d = gcd(2a + 2ε, 2b + 1).
27 Obstruction 2 Homology of double branched covers H 1 Y K and H 1 Y K ( ) 2a 2b + 1 V + V T = and 2b ( ) 2a + 2ε 2b + 1 V + (V ) T =. 2b If b = 0, 1, then H 1 Y K = H 1 Y K = {0}. If b 0, 1, let d = gcd(2a, 2b + 1) and d = gcd(2a + 2ε, 2b + 1). Then H 1 Y K = Z d Z (2b+1) 2 d and H 1 Y K = Z d Z (2b+1) 2 d.
28 Obstruction 2 Homology of double branched covers H 1 Y K and H 1 Y K ( ) 2a 2b + 1 V + V T = and 2b ( ) 2a + 2ε 2b + 1 V + (V ) T =. 2b If b = 0, 1, then H 1 Y K = H 1 Y K = {0}. If b 0, 1, let d = gcd(2a, 2b + 1) and d = gcd(2a + 2ε, 2b + 1). Then H 1 Y K = Z d Z (2b+1) 2 d and H 1 Y K = Z d Z (2b+1) 2 d. K = K H 1 Y K = H 1 Y K d = d = 1 H 1 Y K = H 1 Y K = Z (2b+1) 2. This gives us our second obstruction...
29 Obstruction 2 Statement Obstructions Main goal Find obstructions to cosmetic crossings for genus-one knots. Obstruction 1 If K is a genus-one knot which admits a cosmetic crossing, then K is algebraically slice. Hence k (t). = f (t)f (t 1 ) for some f (t) Z[t] and det(k) = k ( 1) = n 2. Obstruction 2 If K is a genus-one knot which admits a cosmetic crossing, then H 1 Y K is a finite cyclic group.
30 Further obstructions S-equivalence S-equivalence If K = K, then V is S-equivalent to V.
31 Further obstructions S-equivalence S-equivalence If K = K, then V is S-equivalent to V. Question Can the matrices ( ) a b and b ( ) a + 1 b be S-equivalent? b + 1 0
32 Further obstructions S-equivalence S-equivalence If K = K, then V is S-equivalent to V. Question Can the matrices ( ) a b and b ( ) a + 1 b be S-equivalent? b Proposition ( For any b > ) 4 with ( b 0 or ) 2 (mod 3) there exists a Z such that a b a + 1 b and are S-equivalent. b b But there s hope yet...
33 Further obstructions Unique Seifert surfaces Unique Seifert surfaces If K has a unique (up to isotopy) minimum-genus Seifert surface and K = K, then V and V must be congruent over Z.
34 Further obstructions Unique Seifert surfaces Unique Seifert surfaces If K has a unique (up to isotopy) minimum-genus Seifert surface and K = K, then V and V must be congruent over Z. Proposition ( ) ( ) a b c b If and are congruent over Z, then there exists b b n Z such that a + n(2b + 1) = c. If c = a + 1, this can only happen if b = 0, 1.
35 Further obstructions Unique Seifert surfaces Unique Seifert surfaces If K has a unique (up to isotopy) minimum-genus Seifert surface and K = K, then V and V must be congruent over Z. Proposition ( ) ( ) a b c b If and are congruent over Z, then there exists b b n Z such that a + n(2b + 1) = c. If c = a + 1, this can only happen if b = 0, 1. Theorem If K is a genus-one knot with a unique minimum-genus Seifert surface and K admits a cosmetic crossing, then k (t). = 1.
36 Applications Pretzel knots Pretzel knots Let K = P(p, q, r) with p, q and r odd. p q r det(p(p, q, r)) = pq + qr + pr g(k) 1 P(3, 3, 3) P(p, q, r) is algebraically slice if and only if pq + qr + pr = m 2, for some odd m Z
37 Applications Pretzel knots Pretzel knots Corollary A knot P(p, q, r) with p, q and r odd does not admit cosmetic crossings if any of the following are true: (a) pq + qr + pr m 2, for every odd m Z (b) q + r = 0 and gcd(p, q) 1 (c) p + q = 0 and gcd(q, r) 1
38 Applications Pretzel knots Pretzel knots Corollary A knot P(p, q, r) with p, q and r odd does not admit cosmetic crossings if any of the following are true: (a) pq + qr + pr m 2, for every odd m Z (b) q + r = 0 and gcd(p, q) 1 (c) p + q = 0 and gcd(q, r) 1 Proof (a) follows from Obstruction 1.
39 Applications Pretzel knots Pretzel knots Corollary A knot P(p, q, r) with p, q and r odd does not admit cosmetic crossings if any of the following are true: (a) pq + qr + pr m 2, for every odd m Z (b) q + r = 0 and gcd(p, q) 1 (c) p + q = 0 and gcd(q, r) 1 Proof (a) follows from Obstruction 1. There is a genus one surface for P(p, q, r) which gives a Seifert matrix V = 1 ( ) ( ) p + q q 1 p + q q and a presentation matrix for 2 q + 1 q + r q q + r H 1 Y P(p,q,r).
40 Applications Pretzel knots Pretzel knots Corollary A knot P(p, q, r) with p, q and r odd does not admit cosmetic crossings if any of the following are true: (a) pq + qr + pr m 2, for every odd m Z (b) q + r = 0 and gcd(p, q) 1 (c) p + q = 0 and gcd(q, r) 1 Proof (a) follows from Obstruction 1. There is a genus one surface for P(p, q, r) which gives a Seifert matrix V = 1 ( ) ( ) p + q q 1 p + q q and a presentation matrix for 2 q + 1 q + r q q + r H 1 Y P(p,q,r). If q + r = 0 and gcd(p + q, q) 1, then H 1 Y P(p,q,r) is not cyclic, so (b) follows from Obstruction 2. A similar argument holds for (c).
41 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings There are 23 knots of genus one with at most 12 crossings.
42 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings There are 23 knots of genus one with at most 12 crossings. Only four of these 6 1, 9 46, 10 3 and 11n 139 have a square determinant, and all four of these are algebraically slice.
43 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings There are 23 knots of genus one with at most 12 crossings. Only four of these 6 1, 9 46, 10 3 and 11n 139 have a square determinant, and all four of these are algebraically slice. 6 1 and 10 3 are 2-bridge knots.
44 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings There are 23 knots of genus one with at most 12 crossings. Only four of these 6 1, 9 46, 10 3 and 11n 139 have a square determinant, and all four of these are algebraically slice. 6 1 and 10 3 are 2-bridge knots = P(3, 3, 3).
45 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings There are 23 knots of genus one with at most 12 crossings. Only four of these 6 1, 9 46, 10 3 and 11n 139 have a square determinant, and all four of these are algebraically slice. 6 1 and 10 3 are 2-bridge knots = P(3, 3, 3). This leaves 11n 139 = P( 5, 3, 3).
46 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings P( 5, ( 3, 3) ) has a genus-one Siefert surface with Seifert matrix 1 1 V =. So H Y P( 5,3, 3) = Z 9.
47 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings P( 5, ( 3, 3) ) has a genus-one Siefert surface with Seifert matrix 1 1 V =. So H Y P( 5,3, 3) = Z 9. But det(v ) = 2, so we can make use of the following result of Trotter: Trotter (1973) Let V be a Seifert matrix with det(v ) a prime or 1. Then any matrix which is S-equivalent to V is congruent to V over Z.
48 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings P( 5, ( 3, 3) ) has a genus-one Siefert surface with Seifert matrix 1 1 V =. So H Y P( 5,3, 3) = Z 9. But det(v ) = 2, so we can make use of the following result of Trotter: Trotter (1973) Let V be a Seifert matrix with det(v ) a prime or 1. Then any matrix which is S-equivalent to V is congruent to V over Z. ( ) ( ) V is congruent to or only if there exists n Z with n = 0 or 1 + 5n = 2, respectively.
49 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings Theorem Let K be a genus one knot that has a diagram with at most 12 crossings. Then K admits no cosmetic crossings.
50 Applications Knots with low crossing number Knots with at most 12 crossings Theorem Let K be a genus one knot that has a diagram with at most 12 crossings. Then K admits no cosmetic crossings. The End
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