Morse theory for plane algebraic curves (Q2892844)

In this interesting paper the author uses Morse theoretical arguments to study algebraic curves in \(\mathbb{C}^2\). The main strategy is as follows: Consider an algebraic curve \(C\subset \mathbb{C}^2\) and intersect it with spheres with fixed origin and growing radii, then describe how the embedded type of the intersection changes when passing a singular point of \(C\).NEWLINENEWLINEThe paper is organized into six sections dealing with the following aspects : handles related to singular points, number of non-transversality points, signature of a link and its properties, change of signature upon an addition of a handle, application of Tristram-Levine signatures. The paper ends with a bibliography containing \(39\) suggestive references. Other papers by the author directly connected to this topic are [\textit{M. Borodzik} and \textit{H. Żoładek}, Pac. J. Math. 229, No. 2, 307--338 (2007; Zbl 1153.14026)], [J. Math. Kyoto Univ. 48, No. 3, 529--570 (2008; Zbl 1174.14028)], [J. Differ. Equations 245, No. 9, 2522--2533 (2008; Zbl 1160.34026)], [Isr. J. Math. 175, 301--347 (2010; Zbl 1202.14031)] (all jointly with H. Żołcadek).