A fractal is a geometric shape that is, either a whole or in part, self-similar.
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This animation shows a zoom sequence in the fractal known as the Mandelbrot set.
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It is the first consumer application of fractal mathematics to data compression.
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There are many fractal generating programs available, both free and commercial.
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Scientists have devised a new method to detect fractal patterns in the solar wind.
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The distinguishing fractal dimensions for each roughness were further derived.
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But the most controversial idea by far is that the entire Universe is fractal.
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Objects in the parameter space for a family of systems may be fractal as well.
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This is often an indicator that the data sets have an underlying fractal geometry.
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(mathematics) a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry
A fractal is "a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole," a property called self-similarity. ...
Fractal is a digital-only EP by Swedish metal band Skyfire. It was made available for digital download on July 6, 2009. The EP contains four songs, which were recorded between the release of Spectral in 2004 and their album Esoteric released in September 2009. ...
Fractal is a puzzle game from Philadelphia-based studio Cipher Prime. The game involves pushing hexagonal fragments together to form large hexagons and chain reactions.
(Fractals (journal)) Fractals is a peer reviewed scientific journal devoted to explaining complex phenomena using fractal geometry and scaling. ...
A geometric figure which has a Hausdorff dimension which is greater than its topological dimension; A geometric figure that appears irregular at all scales of length, e.g. a fern; Having the form of a fractal
(Fractals) A recurring price patterns which can predict reversals among larger and more chaotic price movements.
(Fractals) Everywhere: The First Course in Deterministic Fractal Geometry
Fractals are defined technically as geometrical structures displaying fractional dimensionality and more loosely as complex shapes displaying detail on multiple size or time scales. ...