The Moebius Strip Topology: History, Science, and Applications in Nanotechnology, Materials, and the Arts

This book reports on August Ferdinand Möbius in the mirror of his time, with its political and social peculiarities.

• Is the first to present the historic background and numerous case studies on Möbius topology in mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, molecular medicine, physics and nanomaterials, literature, arts, and architecture
• Covers research on Möbius strip topology–controlled nanodevices for use in chemistry, biology, physics, and material sciences, including aspects from modern computer simulations for molecular design and engineering
• Highlights case studies on Möbius topology from the 18th–19th century up to the present years, taking examples from Europe, America, Australia, and Asia
• Reports on how drug-delivery techniques can be revolutionized through the development of topologically protected ring-shaped nanoproteins, such as Möbius-type cyclotides; the structural stability of such bioengineered nanodevices allows for better drug transport across the blood–brain barrier
• Reports on the spectacular modern architecture of buildings and bridges inspired by Möbius strip topology in Berlin, Amsterdam, Beijing, and Changsha
• Is richly illustrated with excellent figures to accompany each chapter and section
• Is authored by internationally renowned researchers in the field of magnetic resonance spectroscopy on complex (bio)chemical systems

Weight: 1870g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814968201