How Long to Read Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions

How Long Does it Take to Read Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions by Vladimir Turaev

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Description

This book is an introduction to combinatorial torsions of cellular spaces and manifolds with special emphasis on torsions of 3-dimensional manifolds. The first two chapters cover algebraic foundations of the theory of torsions and various topological constructions of torsions due to K. Reidemeister, J.H.C. Whitehead, J. Milnor and the author. We also discuss connections between the torsions and the Alexander polynomials of links and 3-manifolds. The third (and last) chapter of the book deals with so-called refined torsions and the related additional structures on manifolds, specifically homological orientations and Euler structures. As an application, we give a construction of the multivariable Conway polynomial of links in homology 3-spheres. At the end of the book, we briefly describe the recent results of G. Meng, C.H. Taubes and the author on the connections between the refined torsions and the Seiberg-Witten invariant of 3-manifolds. The exposition is aimed at students, professional mathematicians and physicists interested in combinatorial aspects of topology and/or in low dimensional topology. The necessary background for the reader includes the elementary basics of topology and homological algebra.

How long is Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions?

Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions by Vladimir Turaev is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions aloud.

What Reading Level is Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions?

Introduction to Combinatorial Torsions is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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