Virtual Knot Theory

@article{Kauffman1999VirtualKT,
  title={Virtual Knot Theory},
  author={Louis H. Kauffman},
  journal={Eur. J. Comb.},
  year={1999},
  volume={20},
  pages={663-691}
}
  • L. Kauffman
  • Published 5 November 1998
  • Philosophy
  • Eur. J. Comb.
This paper is an introduction to the theory of virtual knots. It is dedicated to the memory of Francois Jaeger. 
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