BCJ, worldsheet quantum algebra and KZ equations

We exploit the correspondence between twisted homology and quantum group to construct an algebra explanation of the open string kinematic numerator. In this setting the representation depends on string modes, and therefore the cohomology content of the numerator, as well as the location of the punctures. We show that quantum group root system thus identified helps determine the Casimir appears in the Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov connection, which can be used to relate representations associated with different puncture locations.

Profinite rigidity for twisted Alexander polynomials

We formulate and prove a profinite rigidity theorem for the twisted Alexander polynomials up to several types of finite ambiguity. We also establish torsion growth formulas of the twisted homology groups in a {{\mathbb{Z}}}-cover of a 3-manifold with use of Mahler measures. We examine several examples associated to Riley’s parabolic representations of two-bridge knot groups and give a remark on hyperbolic volumes.

Fox formulas for twisted Alexander invariants associated to representations of knot groups over rings of S-integers

We present a generalization of the Fox formula for twisted Alexander invariants associated to representations of knot groups over rings of [Formula: see text]-integers of [Formula: see text], where [Formula: see text] is a finite set of finite primes of a number field [Formula: see text]. As an application, we give the asymptotic growth of twisted homology groups.