Tag: topology
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Of Mobius Strips and the Shape of Things
Am I right side up, or upside down? And is this real, or am I dreaming? — The Dave Matthews Band, noted topologists Last Thursday (November 17) marked the birthday of August Ferdinand Möbius (1790-1868). Most of us know him best for the Möbius strip, but he was a serious mathematician who contributed to several…
Galileo's Pendulum 