Prime Link: 8_3_8
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The prime link 8_3_8 is showcased in two versions, thin and thick, tied within tubes of constant radius, pulled tight. The thin version features reduced tube size to enhance crossing visibility. These models are simpler to print with minimal support material. For further details on this knot, visit its Knot Atlas page (http://katlas.math.toronto.edu/L8n4). The knot's intricate shape is a product of RidgeRunner software, available for free at http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/software/ridgerunner/. This program uses numerical algorithms to optimize knot length while maintaining a surrounding tube. Remember, different functions yield distinct knot shapes. To witness the tightening of this prime link, check out the movie at http://www.jasoncantarella.com/movs. For more information on tight knots and ropelength data, refer to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropelength) and Jason Cantarella's website (http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/papers/) respectively.
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