# A categorification of the Jones polynomial

```@article{Khovanov1999ACO,
title={A categorification of the Jones polynomial},
author={Mikhail Khovanov},
journal={Duke Mathematical Journal},
year={1999},
volume={101},
pages={359-426}
}```
• M. Khovanov
• Published 30 August 1999
• Mathematics
• Duke Mathematical Journal
Author(s): Khovanov, Mikhail | Abstract: We construct a bigraded cohomology theory of links whose Euler characteristic is the Jones polynomial.
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