Fractals
The term "fractal" was coined by Benoit Mandelbrot to describe a "self-similar" geometrical object that looks much the same on many different scales of measurement...
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Fractals
Fractals are complex geometric patterns that sometimes resemble natural objects. Although mathematicians have been aware of some fractal patterns since the 19th century, Polish-born mathemati...
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Fractal
A fractal is a geometric figure, often characterized as being self-similar; that is, irregular, fractured, fragmented, or loosely connected in appearance. Benoit Mandelbrot coined the term fra...
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Fractals
Fractals are an important part of chaos theory, which is crucial to understanding physics at many, perhaps all, levels. Chaos theory is often one of the more misunderstood portions of modern ...
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Fractals
When viewed from space, the coastline of an island such as Britain, which can be seen it its entirety at a glance, presents a random, jagged appearance. As you approach the island, the large-...
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