FUNCTION: BnCode2Length - length of a code

CALLING SEQUENCE:

BnCode2Length(code)

BN[BnCode2Length](code)

PARAMETERS:

code = any list denoting a code

SYNOPSIS:

• The BnCode2Length function calculates the length of an element of the group given by its code. It is equal to the minimal length of an expression of the group element as a product of simple reflections. It is also the sum of the components of the code.

• Whenever there is a conflict between the function name BnCode2Length and another name used in the same session, use the long form BN['BnCode2Length'].

EXAMPLES:

> with(BN):
> BnCode2Length([0,1,0,5,4]);
 
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