Encounters with Chaos and Fractals

This popular text provides an accessible introduction to chaotic dynamics and fractal geometry. It incorporates important mathematical concepts associated with these areas and backs up the definitions and results with motivation, examples, and applications. With more than enough material for a one-semester course, this book gives readers an appreciation of the beauty and diversity of applications of chaotic dynamics and fractal geometry. It shows how these subjects continue to grow within mathematics and in many other disciplines. A set of concept-oriented problems for each chapter, and new examples and exercises are included in this edition.

Acest text popular ofera o introducere accesibila la dinamica haotica si geometria fractala. Incorporeaza concepte matematice importante asociate cu aceste zone si sustine definitiile si rezultatele cu motivatie, exemple si aplicatii.