Fractals, Graphics, and Mathematics Education
Author: Michael Frame
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-06-20
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780883851692
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Author: Michael Frame
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-06-20
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780883851692
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Author: Masaya Yamaguchi
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9780821805374
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book aims at providing a handy explanation of the notions behind the self-similar sets called "fractals" and "chaotic dynamical systems". The authors emphasize the beautiful relationship between fractal functions (such as Weierstrass's) and chaotic dynamical systems; these nowhere-differentiable functions are generating functions of chaotic dynamical systems. These functions are shown to be in a sense unique solutions of certain boundary problems. The last chapter of the book treats harmonic functions on fractal sets.
Author: Gerald A. Edgar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-04-17
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1475741340
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From the reviews: "In the world of mathematics, the 1980's might well be described as the "decade of the fractal". Starting with Benoit Mandelbrot's remarkable text The Fractal Geometry of Nature, there has been a deluge of books, articles and television programmes about the beautiful mathematical objects, drawn by computers using recursive or iterative algorithms, which Mandelbrot christened fractals. Gerald Edgar's book is a significant addition to this deluge. Based on a course given to talented high- school students at Ohio University in 1988, it is, in fact, an advanced undergraduate textbook about the mathematics of fractal geometry, treating such topics as metric spaces, measure theory, dimension theory, and even some algebraic topology. However, the book also contains many good illustrations of fractals (including 16 color plates), together with Logo programs which were used to generate them. ... Here then, at last, is an answer to the question on the lips of so many: 'What exactly is a fractal?' I do not expect many of this book's readers to achieve a mature understanding of this answer to the question, but anyone interested in finding out about the mathematics of fractal geometry could not choose a better place to start looking." #Mathematics Teaching#1
Author: Benoit Mandelbrot
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Published: 2021-07-16
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781648370410
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Written in a style that is accessible to a wide audience, The Fractal Geometry of Nature inspired popular interest in this emerging field. Mandelbrot's unique style, and rich illustrations will inspire readers of all backgrounds.
Author: K. J. Falconer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780521337052
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A mathematical study of the geometrical aspects of sets of both integral and fractional Hausdorff dimension. Considers questions of local density, the existence of tangents of such sets as well as the dimensional properties of their projections in various directions.
Author: Ron Eglash
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780813526140
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Fractals are characterized by the repetition of similar patterns at ever-diminishing scales. Fractal geometry has emerged as one of the most exciting frontiers on the border between mathematics and information technology and can be seen in many of the swirling patterns produced by computer graphics. It has become a new tool for modeling in biology, geology, and other natural sciences. Anthropologists have observed that the patterns produced in different cultures can be characterized by specific design themes. In Europe and America, we often see cities laid out in a grid pattern of straight streets and right-angle corners. In contrast, traditional African settlements tend to use fractal structures-circles of circles of circular dwellings, rectangular walls enclosing ever-smaller rectangles, and streets in which broad avenues branch down to tiny footpaths with striking geometric repetition. These indigenous fractals are not limited to architecture; their recursive patterns echo throughout many disparate African designs and knowledge systems. Drawing on interviews with African designers, artists, and scientists, Ron Eglash investigates fractals in African architecture, traditional hairstyling, textiles, sculpture, painting, carving, metalwork, religion, games, practical craft, quantitative techniques, and symbolic systems. He also examines the political and social implications of the existence of African fractal geometry. His book makes a unique contribution to the study of mathematics, African culture, anthropology, and computer simulations.
Author: A.A. Kirillov
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-04-23
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 0817683828
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Since Benoit Mandelbrot's pioneering work in the late 1970s, scores of research articles and books have been published on the topic of fractals. Despite the volume of literature in the field, the general level of theoretical understanding has remained low; most work is aimed either at too mainstream an audience to achieve any depth or at too specialized a community to achieve widespread use. Written by celebrated mathematician and educator A.A. Kirillov, A Tale of Two Fractals is intended to help bridge this gap, providing an original treatment of fractals that is at once accessible to beginners and sufficiently rigorous for serious mathematicians. The work is designed to give young, non-specialist mathematicians a solid foundation in the theory of fractals, and, in the process, to equip them with exposure to a variety of geometric, analytical, and algebraic tools with applications across other areas.
Author: Theoni Pappas
Publisher: Wide World Publishing
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A new treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas come to life with an unusual cast of characters. This book explores mathematical concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, and geometry in both serious and humorous ways. 50 line drawings.
Author: Kenneth Falconer
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2013-09-26
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 0191663441
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Many are familiar with the beauty and ubiquity of fractal forms within nature. Unlike the study of smooth forms such as spheres, fractal geometry describes more familiar shapes and patterns, such as the complex contours of coastlines, the outlines of clouds, and the branching of trees. In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Falconer looks at the roots of the 'fractal revolution' that occurred in mathematics in the 20th century, presents the 'new geometry' of fractals, explains the basic concepts, and explores the wide range of applications in science, and in aspects of economics. This is essential introductory reading for students of mathematics and science, and those interested in popular science and mathematics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author: Christopher J. Bishop
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 415
ISBN-13: 1107134110
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A mathematically rigorous introduction to fractals, emphasizing examples and fundamental ideas while minimizing technicalities.