Prime Link: 8_4_3

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The prime link 8_4_3 model demonstrates a tight knot tied within a constant-radius tube. Reduced versions showcase crossings more clearly, while thicker versions are easier to print with less support material. For comprehensive insights into this prime link, refer to its Knot Atlas page (http://katlas.math.toronto.edu/L8n8). To learn about tight knots, consult Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropelength), while ropelength data can be found at Jason Cantarella's website (http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/papers/). For a visual representation of this prime link tightening, visit http://www.jasoncantarella.com/movs. This intricate knot was created using RidgeRunner, a free software available at http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/software/ridgerunner/, which employs an algorithm to minimize knot length while maintaining the tube structure. Different functions yield distinct model shapes.