Composite Link: 2_2_1 # 4_1

This is a model of the composite link 2_2_1_#_4_1. It is 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.