Topological rubber gloves

Journal of Mathematical Chemistry

Volumn 23, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 31-49

  Flapan, Erica ^a  

^a POMONA COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 0003200585     PISSN: 02599791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/a:1019113006605     Document Type: Article

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