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Chapter 8 Fractals and Dynamics
In this chapter, we will explore how simple rules can produce systems that exhibit complex behavior over time. We will begin by looking at fractals, complex geometric objects that exhibit self-similarity under infinite magnification. We will see how simple algebra with complex numbers produces one of the most striking and well-known geometric object, the Mandelbrot set. Our study concludes by exploring Conway’s Game of Life.
