Affine braid group
= Affine braid group
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The affine braid group is a mathematical structure that generalizes the concept of the classical braid group. To understand it more clearly, it's helpful to break down the concepts involved: \#\#\# Classical Braid Group The classical braid group, denoted as \\( B_n \\), consists of braids made up of \\( n \\) strands that can intertwine and cross over each other.