Definitely depends on the field. For experimental papers in the field I’m already in, it only takes like half an hour, and then following up on the references for things I need to know the context for takes an additional 0.5-2 hours. For theory papers 1-4 hours is more typical.
Definitely depends on the field. For experimental papers in the field I’m already in, it only takes like half an hour, and then following up on the references for things I need to know the context for takes an additional 0.5-2 hours. For theory papers 1-4 hours is more typical.