Seifert surface
= Seifert surface
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A Seifert surface is a surface used in the field of topology, particularly in the study of knots and links in three-dimensional space. Named after Herbert Seifert, these surfaces are oriented surfaces that are bounded by a given link in the three-dimensional sphere \\( S^3 \\). The key properties and characteristics of Seifert surfaces include: 1. **Boundary**: The boundary of a Seifert surface is a link in \\( S^3 \\).