Fractals and Chaos: An illustrated course / Edition 1

by Paul S. Addison

Overview

Fractals and Chaos: An Illustrated Course provides you with a practical, elementary introduction to fractal geometry and chaotic dynamics-subjects that have attracted immense interest throughout the scientific and engineering disciplines. The book may be used in part or as a whole to form an introductory course in either or both subject areas. A prominent feature of the book is the use of many illustrations to convey the concepts required for comprehension of the subject. In addition, plenty of problems are provided to test understanding. Advanced mathematics is avoided in order to provide a concise treatment and speed the reader through the subject areas. The book can be used as a text for undergraduate courses or for self-study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750304009
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1997
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction. Regular fractals and self-similarity. Random fractals. Regular and fractional Brownian motion. Iterative feedback processes and chaos. Chaotic oscillations. Characterizing chaos. Appendices. Solutions. References.

Editorial Reviews

"Fractals and Chaos: An Illustrated Course is well designed for self-study, making it a great practical resource for those working in the physical sciences or engineering as well as for students."
—Danny Yee’s Book Reviews, February 2016

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