On the z-degree of the Kauffman polynomial of a tangle decomposition

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We give an upper bound on the z-degree of the Kauffman polynomial of a link, using bridges of length greater than one which are separated in some tangle decomposition of a link diagram. We construct some examples by wiring together rational tangles.
9 Pages, 9 eps figures

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Geometric Topology, Quantum Algebra, 57M25

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/78198

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https://arxiv.org/abs/math/9903055
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