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29 Oct 2005, 08:37 PM
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A fractal is a geometric object which is rough or irregular on all scales of length, and so which appears to be 'broken up' in a radical way. Some of the best examples can be divided into parts, each of which is similar to the original object. Fractals are said to possess infinite detail, and they may actually have a self-similar structure that occurs at different levels of magnification. In many cases, a fractal can be generated by a repeating pattern, in a typically recursive or iterative process. The term fractal was coined in 1975 by Benoît Mandelbrot, from the Latin fractus or "broken". Before Mandelbrot coined his term, the common name for such structures (the Koch snowflake, for example) was monster curve.
The Mandelbrot set, named after its discoverer, is a famous example of a fractal. Fractals of many kinds were originally studied as mathematical objects. Fractal geometry is the branch of mathematics which studies the properties and behaviour of fractals. It describes many situations which cannot be explained easily by classical geometry, and has often been applied in science, technology, and computer-generated art. The conceptual roots of fractals can be traced to attempts to measure the size of objects for which traditional definitions based on Euclidean geometry or calculus fail. The Mandelbrot set, named after its discoverer, is a famous example of a fractal. Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. sidis submitted various stunning images to the Gallery and i would like all of us to post even more Images, here directly or linked to the Gallery -------------------- |
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15 Apr 2007, 11:13 PM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 111571 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Athens, Greece Member No.: 1 Zodiac Sign: Gender: |
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15 Apr 2007, 11:14 PM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 111571 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Athens, Greece Member No.: 1 Zodiac Sign: Gender: |
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