Chaos and Fractals
A Computer Graphical Journey
- 1st Edition - August 3, 1998
- Latest edition
- Editor: C.A. Pickover
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Chaos and Fractals is divided into six parts: Geometry and Nature; Attractors; Cellular Automata, Gaskets, and Koch Curves; Mandelbrot, Julia and Other Complex Maps; Iterated Function Systems; and Computer Art.
Additionally, information on the latest practical applications of fractals and on the use of fractals in commercial products such as the antennas and reaction vessels is presented. In short, fractals are increasingly finding application in practical products where computer graphics and simulations are integral to the design process. Each of the six sections has an introduction by the editor including the latest research, references, and updates in the field. This book is enhanced with numerous color illustrations, a comprehensive index, and the many computer program examples encourage reader involvement.
Table of contents
Table of contents
The "burning ship" and its quasi-Julia sets (M. Michelitsch, O. E. Rössler). Field lines in Mandelbrot set (K.W. Phillip). A tutorial on the visualization of forward orbits associated with Siegel disks in the quadratic Julia sets (G.T. Miller). Image generation by Blaschke products in the unit disk (H.S. Kim, H.O. Kim, S.Y. Shin). An investigation of fractals generated by z→1/z -n + c (K.W. Shirriff). Infinite-corner-point fractal image generation by Newton's method for solving exp[-a (&zgr; + z)(&zgr; - z)] -1 = 0 (Y.B. Kim, H.S. Kim, H.O. Kim, S.Y. Shin). Chaos and elliptic curves (S.D. Balkin, E.L. Golebiewski, C.A. Reiter). Newton's methods for multiple roots (W.J. Gilbert). Warped midgets in the Mandelbrot set (A.G. Davis Philip, M. Frame, A. Robucci). Automatic generation of general quadratic map basins (J.C. Sprott, C.A. Pickover). Part V. Iterated Function Systems. Some nonlinear iterated function systems (M. Frame, M. Angers). Balancing order and chaos in image generation (K. Culik II, S. Dube). Estimating the spatial extent of attractors of iterated function systems (D. Canright). Automatic generation of iterated function systems (J.C. Sprott). Modelling and rendering of nonlinear iterated function systems (E. Gröller). Part VI. Computer Art. Automatic parallel generation of aeolian fractals on the IBM power visualization system (C.A. Pickover). Julia set art and fractals in the complex plane (I.D. Entwistle). Methods of displaying the behaviour of the mapping z→z2 + &mgr; (I.D. Entwistle). AUTUMN - a recipe for artistic fractal images (J.E. Loyless). Biomorphic mitosis (D. Stuedell). Computer art representing the behavior of the Newton-Raphson method (D.J. Walter). Systemized serendipity for producing computer art (D. Walter). Computer art from Newton's, Secant, and Richardson's methods (D. Walter). Author index. Subject index.
Review quotes
Review quotes
"...this collection of articles will appeal especially to programmers, professional and amateur alike. It will also catch the eye of scientists and mathematicians along with interested lay people. This book has substantial academic content, but it can also be appreciated at the level of a coffee table book, to be dipped into for its wealth of ideas and stunning illustrations."—Fractals
"...fascinating new book ...fractal artists and scientists will find inspiration in this excellent showcase of the relevance of chaos to the broader field of science."—Scientific Computing World
"...Although this is not a deep book, scientifically speaking, even professional mathematicians and physicist can find some inspiration in it."—Mathematical Reviews
"...This book is enhanced with numerous color illustrations, a comprehensive index, and the many computer program examples encourage reader involvement."—Zentralblatt fur Mathematik
Product details
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- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 28, 2012
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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