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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.
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.
- Preface
- 1: The fractal concept
- 2: Self-similarity
- 3: Fractal dimension
- 4: Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set
- 5: Random walks and Brownian motion
- 6: Fractals in the real world
- 7: A little history
- Further reading
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Geometrie |
| Genre: | Importe, Mathematik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Reihe: | Oxford University Press |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9780199675982 |
| ISBN-10: | 0199675988 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Falconer, Kenneth (Professor of Pure . . . |
| Hersteller: | Oxford University Press |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Postfach:81 03 40, D-70567 Stuttgart, vertrieb@dbg.de |
| Maße: | 172 x 111 x 12 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Kenneth (Professor of Pure . . . Falconer |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 26.09.2013 |
| Gewicht: | 0,119 kg |
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