Writhing Isomerism?
From Lk = T + W ⇔ 4n+2/4n, it follows that
a novel writhing isomerism is possible. Any integer value of Lk could:
- comprise non-integer values of T and W.
- with T and W having either the same sign (overwinding)
- or opposite signs (underwinding)
© H. S. Rzepa, 2007.