5/10/2012

Mandelbrot Landscape

Image: Buddhabrot


fractured thoughts a swirl
confusion reigns and puddles
understanding flees


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The beautiful image above is a Mandelbrot Set.  It was named for Benoit Mandelbrot, who coined the term "fractal" in 1975 and is considered to be the father of fractal geometry. In 1984, Mandelbrot explained his theory in this very entertaining presentation:




I still don't understand it...

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6 comments:

Brian Miller said...

there are just some things we are not ment to understand you know...smiles....do you see a girl with angel wings?

Sherry Blue Sky said...

The image is fascinating, and your haiku is great....I know nothing about fractals.

anthonynorth said...

Excellent words on fractals. Definitely a chaotic subject.

Janice said...

Fractured thoughts...yes, I've had those.

A Walk In My Heart said...

Very nicely worded.

zongrik said...

very cool, i love these

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