Algebraic Definition of Braids and the Braid Group

Explore the mathematical concept of braids and the braid group in this 43-minute conference talk by Jim Carlson from the Clay Mathematics Institute. Delve into the algebraic definition of braids and gain insights into their properties and applications as part of the "Advancing Women in Mathematics Across the Americas" series focused on playing with braids. Learn how these mathematical structures are defined and manipulated, and discover their significance in various areas of mathematics and beyond.