Definition:Fractal/Historical Note
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Historical Note on Fractal
Fractals are used in computer graphics to randomly generate images of natural objects, such as landscapes and other geographical features.
Fractals have also been used to study the formation of crystals, the phenomenon of electrical discharge, coagulation of particles, urban growth and many other areas.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): fractal
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): fractal