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An introduction to FRACTALS. A fractal is a mathematical object that exhibits self similarity — it looks the same at any scale. Coined the word “fractal” in 1975. Benoit Mandelbrot Professor of Mathematical Sciences Yale University.
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An introduction to FRACTALS A fractalis a mathematical object that exhibitsself similarity — it looks the same at any scale
Coined the word “fractal” in 1975 Benoit Mandelbrot Professor of Mathematical SciencesYale University http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/PictDisplay/Mandelbrot.html
Fractal Sequence: • A fractal sequence contains an infinite number of copies of itself, embedded within itself. • It is a pattern within a pattern within a pattern
Fractals are often formed by what is called an iterative process • to repeat exactly the same step over and over
Fractals are often formed by what is called an itertive process • to repeat exactly the same step over and over
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