 Geometric intersection number (source code)

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= Geometric intersection number
{title2=$i(\alpha,\beta)$}

The geometric intersection number $i(\alpha,\beta)$ is the minimum number of transverse intersection points among representatives of the isotopy classes of $\alpha$ and $\beta$. Representatives in <minimal position of curves or arcs>[minimal position] realize it.

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