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In this introductory text, Dr. Birdi demonstrates experimental methods and analyses of fractal dimensions in natural processes. In addition to a general overview, he discusses in detail problems in the fields of chemistry, geochemistry, and biophysics. Both students and professionals with a minimum of mathematics or physical science training will learn to find and model shapes and patterns from their own everyday observations.
Sommario
1. Introduction to Fractals.- 2. Fractal Viscous Fingers.- 3. Colloidal Fractal Aggregates.- 4. Dendrite Growth and Fractal Dimension.- 5. Porous Solid Media (Fractal Surfaces).- 6. Fractals and Geochemistry.- 7. Galaxy Clusters and Fractals.- 8. Fractal Analyses of Macromolecules.- 9. Biological Systems (Cells, Lungs, Heart).- 10. Diverse Fractal Systems.- 11. Physical Applications of Fractals.- Appendixes.- Appendix A: Computer Fractal Programs.- A.1. Computer Program for Dragon.- A.2. Computer Construction of Cantor Set.- A.3. Diverse Algorithms for Computing Fractals.- Appendix B: Basic Aspects of Brownian Motion.- References.
Riassunto
In this introductory text, Dr. Birdi demonstrates experimental methods and analyses of fractal dimensions in natural processes. Both students and professionals with a minimum of mathematics or physical science training will learn to find and model shapes and patterns from their own everyday observations.
