"Kirby calculus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After Robion Kirby (born 1938), American topologist. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Kirby calculus (uncountable)
  1. (mathematics) A method in geometric topology for modifying framed links in the 3-sphere using a finite set of moves (the Kirby moves). Wikipedia link: Kirby calculus, Robion Kirby Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Mathematics

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