Fractal Surfaces

by John C. Russ

Overview

The author integrates discussions of fractal geometry, surface modeling techniques, and applications to real world problems to provide a comprehensive, accessible overview of the field. His work will equip researchers with the basic tools for measurement and interpretation of data, stimulating more work on these problems and, perhaps, leading to an understanding of the reasons that Nature has adopted this geometry to shape much of our world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781489925800
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	07/31/2013
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Pages:	310
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Measuring the Fractal Dimension of Boundary Lines.- 3. The Relationship between Boundary Lines and Surfaces.- 4. Hurst and Fourier Analysis.- 5. Light Reflection and Scattering.- 6. Modeling Fractal Profiles and Surfaces.- 7. Mixed Fractals.- 8. Examples of Fractal Surfaces.- References.

Editorial Reviews

'Interesting, informative, and clearly written. It is well and amply illustrated...The computer discs provide entertaining illustrations and exercises...a good, solid presentation of a useful, interesting, ubiquitous subject.'
Mathematical Reviews

From the Publisher

Covers history, classes of fractal surfaces, measuring the fractal dimension of a boundary line, the relationship between boundary lines and surfaces, Hurst and Fourier analysis, light reflection and scattering, modeling fractal profiles and surfaces, mixed fractals, and examples of fractal surface. "Fractals," a PASCAL program for the synthesis and analysis of fractal surface images, is included on disk in both a Microsoft Windows and Macintosh version. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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