A non-zero magnetic flux exists through a trefoil knot.
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SUPPORTED
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confidence 84/100
Physical and theoretical studies on magnetohydrodynamics and magnetic flux ropes confirm that magnetic fields can be configured into knotted structures, such as trefoil knots, maintaining a non-zero magnetic flux.
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Helicity and singular structures in fluid dynamics.
2014 · cited by 21
Discusses magnetic helicity in the context of stable knotted minimum-energy magnetostatic structures, implying knotted magnetic flux tubes.
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Effects of twist on the evolution of knotted magnetic flux tubes
2020 · cited by 20
Specifically examines the evolution and twist effects on knotted magnetic flux tubes.
WASP: a software package for correctly characterizing the topological development of ribbon structures.
2021 · cited by 4
Identifies ribbon structures and magnetic flux ropes as physical systems that can exhibit complex knotting topologies.