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Fractals-A
geometric pattern that is repeated (iterated)
at ever smaller (or larger) scales to
produce (self similar) irregular shapes
and surfaces that cannot be represented by
classical (Euclidian) geometry. Fractals
are used especially in computer modeling
of irregular patterns and structures found
in nature.A fractal, also monster curve, is a geometric object which
can be divided into parts, each of which is similar to the original
object. Fractals are said to possess infinite detail, and are generally
self-similar and independent of scale. In many cases a fractal can be
generated by a repeating pattern, typically a recursive or iterative
process. The term fractal was coined in 1975 by Benot Mandelbrot, from
the Latin fractus or "broken"/"fraction". Deeply textured
fractal related patterns.
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