Title: Hello Post by: akinlaw on January 27, 2014, 04:35:33 AM Hello I am a new member to the forum,literally just joined & logged in. I have purchased some fractal geometry books and looked over Mandelbrot's Fractal Nature book plus some others but only superficially. First question: can anyone recommend a relatively straightforward introductory book that shows the math involved, without
going too deep? Looks like to iterate the 2-D sets, the equation is pretty simple. Secondly, what is a free and simple computer program that I could use in a classroom setting to show students (in this case health professionals) how to generate fractals? I have a start-up company to teach nurses, and want to include some fractal dosing for respiratory meds (since the lungs approximate a natural fractal) but want to introduce the subject in a glitzy or jazzy manner (because people fall asleep when math is discussed) and a simple to use program "here's how to generate the Julia set, etc" would hopefully generate some excitement. So, first I need to review the subject myself, and secondly, need a teaching tool that is simple to illustrate the concept(s) in a classroom. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Title: Re: Hello Post by: cKleinhuis on January 27, 2014, 10:52:55 AM hello and welcome to the forums,
in my point of view, a book which is over 30 years old now but a perfect read ist: http://www.amazon.com/CHAOS-Making-Science-James-Gleick/dp/0749386061 Title: Re: Hello Post by: cKleinhuis on January 27, 2014, 10:55:21 AM there is much more to say about fractals than just how they are made ;)
the underlying concept of chaos is what makes them so mind blowing, the images themselves are - in my point of view - just a way to transport much deeper insights and for the mandelbrot :/ i am working on a nice tutorial about it ;) but it takes much longer than expected :( Title: Re: Hello Post by: Chillheimer on January 27, 2014, 12:21:53 PM Hello & Welcome! As free & easy program I can recommend Kalles Fraktaler: http://www.fractalforums.com/announcements-and-news/kalles-fraktaler-2/ Enjoy your stay! |