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View Resource Boston University: Dynamical Systems and Technology Project

The Dynamical Systems and Technology Project brought to you by the Department of Mathematics at Boston University and the National Science Foundation offers resources for teaching chaos and fractals. The website includes a number of Java applets and several interactive papers "designed to help teachers and students understand the mathematics behind such topics as iterated function systems (the...

http://math.bu.edu/DYSYS/dysys.html
View Resource Computer Analysis of Paintings Raises Questions

UO study questions paintings’ authenticity http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1139455529308930.xml&coll=7 Fractals and art: In the hands of a master http://www.nature.com/news/2006/060206/full/439648a.html Jackson Pollock http://www.nga.gov/feature/pollock/pollockhome.html Richard Taylor: Further Information...

https://scout.wisc.edu/report/2006/0210
View Resource Fractal Geometry

This is one of the best online resources about fractals, and is "meant to support a first course in fractal geometry for students without especially strong mathematical preparation." The site is incredibly deep, providing everything from the most basic definitions and non-technical discussions to involved mathematical formulations. Interactive Java applets, downloadable software for the PC and...

https://math.yale.edu/event/quasiconformal-geometry-fractals
View Resource Fractals, Chaos

Paul Bourke of the Astrophysics and Supercomputing department at Swinburne University of Technology is the author of this massive resource on fractals and chaos. He gives examples of many different kinds and classes of fractals, including the Mandelbrot set and various attractors; and brief explanations accompany each one. A substantial introduction to fractals covers the underlying principles and...

http://paulbourke.net/fractals/
View Resource The Chaos Hypertextbook: Mathematics in the Age of the Computer

Written by Glenn Elert, this online textbook is aimed at "anyone with an interest in chaos, fractals, non-linear dynamics, or mathematics in general." Although it is not extremely technical, the author recommends having a decent mathematical background. Many people will recognize, at least by name, some of the topics covered. Mandelbrot and Julia sets are two well known fractals, and the book...

https://hypertextbook.com/chaos/
View Resource XaoS 3.5

To experience the world of fractals is quite a treat. This wonderful application allows visitors the opportunity to explore fractals by continuously zooming in and out around their various forms and manifestations. XaoS can display a wide range of fractal types, including Mandelbrot, Phoenix, and many more. The site includes a number of tutorials, complete with information about how the program...

https://download.cnet.com/GNU-XaoS/3000-2053_4-10852924.html