The torsion index is a positive integer associated by Grothendieck to any connected compact Lie group G [10]. Knowing the torsion index of a group has direct consequences for the integral cohomology of the classifying space BG, the complex cobordism of BG, the Chow ring of BG, and the classification of G-torsors over fields. These applications of the torsion index are summarized in my paper [25...

Background-Left ventricular (LV) torsion is emerging as a sensitive parameter of LV systolic myocardial performance. Aim of the present study was to explore the effects of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) on LV torsion, and to determine the value of LV torsion early after AMI in predicting LV remodeling at 6-month follow-up. Methods and Results-A total of 120 patients with first ST-elevation A...

The aim of this study was to determine whether objective ocular torsion in intermittent exotropia (IXT) changes after recession surgery, and to evaluate the relationship between change in ocular torsion and clinical parameters in IXT. Sixty patients between 3 and 14 years of age underwent lateral rectus (LR) recession for IXT. Digital fundus photographs were obtained from both eyes of each subj...

The geometrization of electrodynamics is obtained by performing the complex extension of the covariant derivative operator to include the Cartan torsion vector and applying this derivative to the Ginzburg-Landau equation of superfluids and Superconductors.It is shown that the introduction of torsion makes a shift in the symmetry breaking vacuum.Torsion loops are computed from geometrical phases...

Testicular torsion is one of the few emergencies in pediatric urology which requires an accurate and timely diagnosis in order to avoid testis loss. It is not an uncommon event affecting a young male population. In fact, testicular torsion is more common than testicular tumors for this same age group, yet testicular torsion has not been given the public attention it deserves as a male health ri...

We explain the relationship between various characteristic classes for smooth manifold bundles known as “higher torsion” classes. We isolate two fundamental properties that these cohomology classes may or may not have: additivity and transfer. We show that higher Franz-Reidemeister torsion and higher Miller-Morita-Mumford classes satisfy these axioms. Conversely, any characteristic class of smo...

In this paper we make two observations related to discrete torsion. First, we observe that an old obscure degree of freedom (momentum/translation shifts) in (symmetric) string orbifolds is related to discrete torsion. We point out how our previous derivation of discrete torsion from orbifold group actions on B fields includes these momentum lattice shift phases, and discuss how they are realize...

Torsion of the appendix testis is not an uncommon cause of acute hemiscrotum. It is frequently misdiagnosed as acute epididymitis, orchitis, or torsion of testis. Though conservative management is the treatment of choice for this condition, prompt surgical intervention is warranted when testicular torsion is suspected. We report a case of torsion of a large appendix testis misdiagnosed as pyoce...

A method of searching for large rational torsion on Abelian varieties is described. A few explicit applications of this method over Q give rational 11and 13-torsion in dimension 2, and rational 29-torsion in dimension 4.

BACKGROUND Left ventricular (LV) torsion is emerging as a sensitive parameter of LV systolic myocardial performance. The aim of the present study was to explore the effects of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) on LV torsion and to determine the value of LV torsion early after AMI in predicting LV remodeling at 6-month follow-up. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 120 patients with a first ST-segm...