Composite Link: 2_2_1 # 5_2 (left and right-handed versions)

This is a model of the composite link 2_21#_5_2. Since 5_2 is a chiral knot, it comes in left and right-handed versions, and there are two topologically different versions of this link. Models of both are given here.

They are tied in a tube of constant radius, and pulled tight. In the thin version, the tube has been reduced to half-size in order to help you see the crossings. In the thick version, the tube appears at full scale. These are easier to print without as much support material.

For more information about tight knots, see

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropelength.

For ropelength data, see

http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/papers/.

To see a movie of this composite link tightening, visit

http://www.jasoncantarella.com/movs.