= Jones polynomial skein relation
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{title2=$t^{-1}V_{L_+}-tV_{L_-}=(t^{1/2}-t^{-1/2})V_{L_0}$}
Resolve the two crossings in a <skein relation> using the <Kauffman bracket>, then correct by the <writhe of a link diagram>. The other smoothing cancels, leaving the displayed coefficient of the <oriented smoothing>. This relation and the value one on the <unknot> determine the <Jones polynomial>: crossing changes give descending diagrams, which are <unlinks>, while the smoothing terms have fewer crossings.
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