An algorithm for determining the simplicity of (i, j)-curves on a surface
Homma, Masahira
Hiroshima Math. J., Tome 36 (2006) no. 1, p. 61-76 / Harvested from Project Euclid
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Chillingworth found an algorithm for determining whether a given element of the fundamental group of a surface contains simple closed curves. We extend the theory to ‘open’ curves on a punctured surface.
Publié le : 2006-03-14
Classification:  Simple curve,  punctured surface,  winding number,  homotopy,  simple closed curve,  57R42 
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Homma, Masahira. An algorithm for determining the simplicity of (i, j)-curves on a surface. Hiroshima Math. J., Tome 36 (2006) no. 1, pp.  61-76. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/1147883397/