Applications of Fractals and Chaos: The Shape of Things (NATO ASI Series F: Computer and Systems Sciences) [Hardcover]

A.J. Crilly (Editor), Rae A. Earnshaw (Editor), Huw Jones (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 3540564926 | ISBN-13: 978-3540564928 | Publication Date: September 10, 1993 | Edition: 1

Applications of Fractals and Chaos presents new developments in this rapidlydeveloping subject area. The presentation is more than merely theoretical, it specifically presents particular applications in a wide range of applications areas. Under the oceans, we consider the ways in which sponges and corals grow; we look, too, at the stability of ships on their surfaces. Land itself is modelled and applications to art, medicineand camouflage are presented. Readers should find general interest in the range of areas considered and should also be able to discover methods of value for their own specific areas of interest from studying the structure of related activities.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 317 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 10, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540564926
• ISBN-13: 978-3540564928
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• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting survey of the field, December 26, 2000

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This review is from: Applications of Fractals and Chaos: The Shape of Things (Hardcover)

This book covers some of the many areas in which the study of fractals and/or chaos have found useful homes. It is written with the assumption of some level of scientific understanding on the part of the reader, but can serve as an interesting survey for someone who does not yet have the necessary scientific background and language.