Fractals: Hunting the hidden dimension

Título
Fractals: Hunting the hidden dimension

Resumen
Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2009

Descripción física
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Nota general
Special features: Materials and activities for educators ; Nova web link.

Contenido
Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature.

Término de la materia
Fractals.
 
Fractals in art.
 
Geometry.
 
Mathematics.
 
Documentary television programs.
 
Nonfiction television programs.
 
Television programs for the hearing impaired.
 
Television programs for people with visual disabilities.

Autor añadido
Ross, Neil.
 
Jersey, Bill.
 
Chater, John.
 
Schwarz, Michael, producer.
 
Rife, Christopher.

Autor corporativo añadido
Quest Productions.
 
WGBH Educational Foundation.
 
PBS Home Video.
 
Catticus Corporation.
 
Kikim Media (Firm)

Título uniforme añadido
Nova (Television program)

Síntesis
Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design.

ISBN
9781593758523

Información de publicación
Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation : PBS Home Video ; Orangeville, ON : McIntyre Media [distributor], c2009.


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