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The multi-variable Alexander polynomial for a closed braid

A simple multivariable version of the reduced Burau matrix is constructed for any braid It is shown how the multivariable Alexander polynomial for the closure of the braid can be found directly from this matrix. A Maple procedure implementing this very simply can be found elsewhere in the repository.

H. Morton

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