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Chapter 7. Fractals and Dynamical Systems

  1. Francis C. Moon

Published Online: 29 DEC 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9783527617500.ch7

Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics: An Introduction for Applied Scientists and Engineers

Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics: An Introduction for Applied Scientists and Engineers

How to Cite

Moon, F. C. (2007) Fractals and Dynamical Systems, in Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics: An Introduction for Applied Scientists and Engineers, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527617500.ch7

Author Information

  1. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 29 DEC 2007
  2. Published Print: 9 OCT 1992

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471545712

Online ISBN: 9783527617500

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Keywords:

  • fractals;
  • fractal basin boundaries;
  • physical sciences;
  • fractal-generating maps;
  • multifractals

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Measures of Fractal Dimension

  • Fractal-Generating Maps

  • Fractal Dimension of Strange Attractors

  • Multifractals

  • Optical Measurement of Fractal Dimension

  • Fractal Basin Boundaries

  • Application of Fractals in the Physical Sciences