摘要
In this paper, we prove that the n-simple braid divisible by the generators xi for all 2 ≤ i ≤n - 2 has trivial simple centralizer. Consequently, the commuting graph defined on the set of simple braids is disconnected. We also prove that the graph has one major component.
In this paper, we prove that the n-simple braid divisible by the generators xi for all 2 ≤ i ≤n - 2 has trivial simple centralizer. Consequently, the commuting graph defined on the set of simple braids is disconnected. We also prove that the graph has one major component.