The closed geodesic complement conjecture

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Let NN be a hyperbolic 3-manifold and let c1c_1 and c2c_2 be closed geodesics in NN. Their complements are the manifolds obtained by removing the geodesics. Closed geodesic complement conjecture. Closed geodesics in a hyperbolic 3-manifold are determined by their complements, even allowing orientation-reversing homeomorphisms. The source gives this as a further conjecture after discussing cosmetic fillings and supplies no resolution.

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Steven A. Bleiler, Craig D. Hodgson and Jeffrey R. Weeks, “Cosmetic surgery on knots”, arXiv:math/9911247 (1999).

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