Fractals in Physical Science (Nonlinear Science : Theory and Application Series)

By H. Takayasu

Book Overview

The theory of fractals has been used to describe complicated shapes in nature, such as clouds or trees, by introducing a new quantity called the fractal dimension. This revolutionary theory has been applied in many fields and is being compared to Newton's theory of mechanics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471935190
• ISBN13: 9780471935193
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.3"