A non-zero magnetic flux exists through a trefoil knot.

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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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The claim posits the existence of a non-zero magnetic flux through a trefoil knot. Papers [5], [6], and [9] explicitly discuss knotted magnetic flux tubes, magnetic flux ropes, and magnetic helicity associated with knotted topologies, establishing that magnetic fields can indeed form knotted flux structures.

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Helicity and singular structures in fluid dynamics.

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Moffatt HK. Helicity and singular structures in fluid dynamics.. 2014. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1400277111

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

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Shiying Xiong, Yue Yang. Effects of twist on the evolution of knotted magnetic flux tubes. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2020.327

Specifically examines the evolution and twist effects on knotted magnetic flux tubes.

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WASP: a software package for correctly characterizing the topological development of ribbon structures.

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Sierzega Z, Wereszczynski J, Prior C. WASP: a software package for correctly characterizing the topological development of ribbon structures.. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80851-8

Identifies ribbon structures and magnetic flux ropes as physical systems that can exhibit complex knotting topologies.

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