The Fun Filled Fractal Phenomenon

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The Fun Filled Fractal Phenomenon A fractal is a type of geometric figure. It is generated by starting with a very simple pattern such as a triangle and, through the application of many repeated rules, adding to the figure to make it more complicated. Often, an input will be entered into a recursive function and it will yield an output. This output is then inserted back into the function as an input and the process …

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…to predict how complicated organ systems in the body will respond to changes. This is important for understanding how to treat diseases. Bibliography "Chaos," Encarta Encyclopedia, 2000. "Choas Theory," Encarta Encyclopedia, 2000. "Fractals," Encarta Encyclopedia, 2000. "Fractals: An introduction" Available. (online) http://www.planetclick.com/ratebar.mpl?siteID=1000000000024998. Lampton, Christopher, Science of Chaos (New York: Franklin Watts, 1992) 9-16. Lanius, Cynthia, "Fractals" Available. (online) http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/frac. Laplante, Phil, Fractal Mania (New York: Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, 1994) 1-22.