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Abstract for MSRI Preprint 1997-023

On two-generator satellite knots

Steven A. Bleiler and Amelia C. Jones

Techniques are introduced which determine the geometric structure of non-simple two-generator $3$-manifolds from purely algebraic data. As an application, the satellite knots in the $3$-sphere with a two-generator presentation in which at least one generator is represented by a meridian for the knot are classified.