Knot invariants are properties or quantities associated with a knot that remain unchanged under certain transformations, such as knot deformation (rearranging the knot without cutting it). Knot invariants are essential in the study of knot theory, a branch of topology that explores the mathematical properties of knots and their classifications. There are several types of knot invariants, each providing different insights into the structure and characteristics of knots.
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