Overview : dynamics of simple maps / Robert L. Devaney -- Nonlinear oscillations and the Smale horseshoe map / Philip J. Holmes -- Fractal basin boundaries and chaotic attractors / Kathleen T.
Fractals are exquisite structures produced by nature, hiding in plain sight all around us. They are tricky to define precisely, though most are linked by a set of four common fractal features: ...
Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call “beautiful” or “aesthetic” are a crucial part of our humanity. Even the oldest known examples of rock and cave art served aesthetic rather than utilitarian ...