Fractals for the Classroom Strategic Activities Volume Three [Paperback]

Written by the award winning authors of Chaos and Fractals (0-387-97903-4), this work introduces the reader to iterated function systems through a lively, interactive approach. This well-written, clearly illustrated book explores the history and the unlimited potential of fractals, while developing a basic mathematical understanding and appreciation for the topics.Preface.- Authors.- Connections to the Curriculum.- Foreword (by Jana Wallace).- IFS in Two Dimensions.- IFS and Geometric Genetic Codes.- Answers.This third and final volume of Strategic Activities on fractal geometry and chaos theory focuses upon the images that for many people have provided a compelling lure into an investigation of the intricate properties embedded within them. By themselves the figures posses fascinating features, but the mechanisms by which they are formed also highlight significant approaches to modeling natural processes and phenomena. The objective of this volume is to investigate the processes and often surprising results of applying such systems.Springer Book Archives