Fractals: Hunting the hidden dimension
Titre
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Fractals: Hunting the hidden dimension
Sommaire
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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.
Date de publication comme intervalle
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2009
Description matérielle
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1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Note générale
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Special features: Materials and activities for educators ; Nova web link.
Table des matières
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Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature.
Terme de vedette-matière
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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.
Vedette secondaire auteur
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Ross, Neil.
Jersey, Bill.
Chater, John.
Schwarz, Michael, producer.
Rife, Christopher.
Vedette secondaire - Nom collectif
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Quest Productions.
WGBH Educational Foundation.
PBS Home Video.
Catticus Corporation.
Kikim Media (Firm)
Vedette secondaire - titre uniforme
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Nova (Television program)
Résumé
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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.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
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9781593758523
Informations de publication
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Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation : PBS Home Video ; Orangeville, ON : McIntyre Media [distributor], c2009.
| Bibliothèque | Numéro de rayon | Type de document | Code à barres du document | Statut |
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| Edmonton Christian High | TRC DVD 514 FRA | Teacher resource | 30905000083398 | Teacher Materials |