We discuss polynomial representations for 2-bridge knots and determine the minimal degree sequence for all such knots. We apply the connection between rational tangles and 2-bridge knots.
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Prabhakar Madeti; Rama Mishra. Minimal degree sequence for 2-bridge knots. Fundamenta Mathematicae, Tome 189 (2006) pp. 191-210. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-doi-10_4064-fm190-0-7/