Braid Groups at undergraduate level

[Math Amateur]

In M.A. Armstrongs book "Groups and Symmetry" in Chapter 12 he introduces the reader to the fascinating topic of Braid Groups.

Does anyone know of a book at undergraduate level (or even a popular book) that deals with Braid Groups

Can you progress with Braid Groups if you lack a sophisticated knowledge of topology? That is, how far can you progress with a study of Braid Groups if you only have a good knowledge of abstract algebra?

Peter

 

[homeomorphic]

Well, I only know about the topology side of it. My adviser and Kassel wrote a book about braids, but it's more like beginning graduate-level:

https://www.physicsforums.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=3819446

I wouldn't recommend seriously studying braids without first doing some topology.

However, if you just want to dip your toes in the subject, without needing to know topology, I highly recommend Baez's website:

http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/braids.html

 

[Math Amateur]

Thanks

Recommended website looks really interesting

Peter