Fractal Geometry Save
Comprehensive educational resource on the mathematical framework and formalism from the Yale University, covering the concept of self similarity. Includes topical examples, images, algorithms and softwares.
http://classes.yale.edu/fractals/   

Mandelbrot, Benoit B. Save
Founder of fractal geometry. Includes biography, vita, publications, interviews, and reviews.
http://www.math.yale.edu/mandelbrot/   

3D Fractals Bicomplex Dynamics Save
Resource on the bicomplex generalization of the Mandelbrot set. Includes scientific publications, illustrations, news and downloads.
http://www.3dfractals.com/   

3D Mountains Save
Shows how to create fractal mountains, three-dimensional Mandelbrot and Julia sets, convex, stellated and polyhedra. Includes pictures, plots and mathematical formulations.
http://www.ibiblio.org/e-notes/3Dapp/...   

A Fractal Christmas Save
Short Article from Inside Science News Service describing the basics. Includes illustrations and links.
http://www.aip.org/isns/reports/2003/...   

An Introduction to Julia and Mandelbrot Sets Save
Explains the mathematical basics of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Addresses principles, and complex plane algorithms. [English, Italian]
http://www.geocities.com/leibowitz.ge...   

Bitshifters Save
Images generated by different commercial applications. Includes FAQs and tutorial.
http://bitshifters.com/fractal.html   

Chaos, Fractals, and Arcadia Save
Article on the mathematical ideas lurking in the background of Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia. Includes examples, illustrations and references.
http://math.bu.edu/DYSYS/arcadia/   

Dan Freeland Save
Explains the basics. Includes gallery and free software for exploring different sets and singularities.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/daniel.f...   

Efg's Computer Lab: Fractals and Chaos Save
Software and information resource on the Mandelbrot set, geometrical explosion sets, and attractors. Includes diagrams and mathematical backgrounds.
http://www.efg2.com/Lab/FractalsAndChaos   

Fractal Brownian Archipelago Save
Shows how brownian motion can model the shape of coastlines. Includes interactive demonstration and a collection of island set.
http://swiss.csail.mit.edu/~rauch/isl...   

Fractal Dimensions Save
Easy to comprehend mathematical approach to understanding the significance of the applied study of fractals and attractors. Includes didactic examples and illustrations.
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/fractals...   

Fractal Explorer Save
Tutorial for beginners covering the Mandelbrot and Julia sets, as well as four-dimensional sets. Includes interactive generators and gallery.
http://www.geocities.com/fabioc/   

Fractal Foundation Save
Foundation with purpose of educating people about the mathematical theory and the interconnectedness of complex systems. Includes mission statement, mathematical framework, gallery and contact.
http://www.fractalfoundation.org   

Fractal Map Save
Interactive online Mandelbrot and Julia generator.
http://frac.samurajdata.se/   

Fractals Unleashed Save
Tutorial covering the different types of sets and attractors. Includes mathematical formulations, applets, programs, gallery and an art contest. [English, Russian, Ukrainian]
http://library.thinkquest.org/26242/   

Fractals and Multi Layer Coloring Algorithms Save
Scientific paper of the University of the Basque Country, Spain, addressing the mathematical aspects of multi layer colorization. Includes examples and references.
http://www.mi.sanu.ac.yu/vismath/javier1   

Fractals and Scale Save
Discussion about the original mathematical concepts and the applications of scales and dimensions. Includes formalisms, examples and illustrations.
http://parallel.hpc.unsw.edu.au/compl...   

Homepage of Kristian Gustavsson Save
Weblog about the mathematical background of different sets and attractors in the complex plane. Includes downloadable generator and gallery.
http://www.dd.chalmers.se/~f99krgu/ma...   

IFS Attractors Save
Index and definition of different attractors. Includes images, plots and glossary.
http://www.meden.demon.co.uk/Fractals...   

Images From Chaos Save
Gallery of chaotic and complex systems and attractors from the University of Zaragoza, Spain.
http://www.cps.unizar.es/~jlsubias/   

Introduction: Chaos, Fractals And Attractors Save
Introduction to chaos, attractors and dynamic systems theory. Includes mathematical formulation, images and references.
http://www.ecometry.biz/   

Introduction to Lacunarity Save
Analysis of the degree of gappiness of different sets. Includes mathematical aspects, results and publications.
http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~rauch/la...   

Iterations and the Mandelbrot Set Save
Discusses how differently the iterations behave depending on which portions the coefficients are plucked from. Includes basics, concept, formulations and references.
http://www.cut-the-knot.com/blue/Mand...   

Julia and Mandelbrot Set Explorer Save
Online navigator for various sets and attractors from the Clark University. Includes background and a short course on complex numbers.
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/juli...   

Kleinian Groups Pictures Save
Discusses the mathematical theory of Kleinian groups. Includes illustrations, examples, formalism and program source code.
http://klein.math.okstate.edu/kleinian/   

Mathematical Figures Using Mathematica Save
Collection of sets and attractors. Includes Mathematica source code, mathematical formulations and illustrations.
http://mathforum.org/advanced/robertd...   

Mathematics: Stilldreamer Save
Explains the basics of Sierpinski systems and other sets. Includes interactive example programs with source code.
http://www.stilldreamer.com/mathematics/   

NASA: Fractal Clouds Save
Information on the modeling aspects of cloud forms and structures, and their implications for climate. Including descriptions of cloud types, movies, glossary and publications.
http://climate.gsfc.nasa.gov/~cahalan...   

Newton Basins Save
Article about the basins of attraction for the Newton's method for finding roots of equations and their resulting representation in the complex plane. Includes mathematical framework and examples.
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/newt...   

Project Fractales Save
Research group at the INRIA national research center, France. Includes research details, publications and software.
http://complex.inria.fr/   

Quantum Jumps, EEQT and the Five Platonic Fractals Save
Explains how quantum jumps generate new family of fractals on spherical canvas. Includes graphics in several formats, mathematical framework and bibliography.
http://quantumfuture.net/quantum_futu...   

Technocosm Save
Focuses on the visualization of three dimensional attractors. Includes formula derivations and image galleries.
http://technocosm.org/chaos/   

Tetrabrot Fractal Videos Save
Collection of videos made by rotation, zooming, and cycling through the four-dimensional Tetrabrot sets. Includes basics, mathematical formulations and descriptions.
http://www.javaspider.com/jfract   

The 3x+1 Fractal Save
Paper that generalizes the Collatz problem to complex numbers. Includes insights, results and references.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?...   

The Dynamical Systems and Technology Project Save
Educational resource from the Boston University. Includes mathematical framework and formulation, animated illustrations and calculation spreadsheets.
http://math.bu.edu/DYSYS/dysys.html   

The Dynamics of Deterministic Chaos in Numerical Weather Prediction Models Save
Explains a general systems theory for chaos, quantum mechanics and gravity as applied to weather patterns. Includes illustrations, scientific publications and references.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanavera...   

The Mandelbrot and Julia Sets Anatomy Save
Scientific publication about the anatomy of different sets and attractors and chaotic dynamics. Includes animated samples, articles and mathematical formulations.
http://www.ibiblio.org/e-notes/MSet/C...   

The Modular Group and Fractals Save
Explains the basics of fractals, Riemann Zeta, modular group gamma, Farey fractions and Minkowski question mark. Includes publications.
http://www.linas.org/math/sl2z.html   

The Spanky Fractal Database Save
Collection of sets, attractors and related material for free distribution. Includes large categorized index of software, information and links.
http://spanky.triumf.ca/   

What are Fractals? Save
Explains the basics, adressing definitions, dimensions and uses. Includes gallery and resources.
http://www.jracademy.com/~jtucek/math...   

Wikipedia: Fractals Save
Free encyclopedia article covering historical aspects and mathematical formulations. Includes two and three dimensional illustration sets.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractals   

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