kirby calculus

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Definition of kirby calculus in English English dictionary

A method in geometric topology for modifying framed links in the 3-sphere using a finite set of moves (the Kirby moves)

Hyphenation

kir·by cal·cu·lus

Turkish pronunciation

kırbi kälkyılıs

Pronunciation

/ˈkərbē ˈkalkyələs/ /ˈkɜrbiː ˈkælkjələs/

Etymology

() After Robion Kirby (born 1938), American topologist.