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Burau representation

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The Burau representation is a linear representation of the braid groups, which are fundamental objects in algebraic topology and knot theory. Specifically, it provides a way to understand braids through matrices and linear transformations. Here's a brief overview of the key aspects of the Burau representation: 1. **Braid Groups**: The braid group \( B_n \) consists of braids formed with \( n \) strands. The group operation corresponds to concatenation of braids.

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