The theory of normal surfaces is used extensively in algorithmic topology. Algorithms based on it most often follow the General Scheme described below. Suppose that we wish to solve a problem about a given 3-manifold M.
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(2007). Applications of the Theory of Normal Surfaces. In: Algorithmic Topology and Classification of 3-Manifolds. Algorithms and Computation in Mathematics, vol 9. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-45899-9_4
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