What are Fractals?
Fractals are intricate geometric shapes that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-scale copy of the whole, often exhibiting self-similarity and complexity derived from simple rules.
Why are Fractals Important?
Fractals are important because they provide a mathematical framework for understanding complex natural patterns, structures in theoretical and applied sciences, and phenomena across various scales of observation.
What are the Challenges of Fractals?
The challenges of fractals include complex mathematical computations, difficulties in visualization, and the need for specialized algorithms for analysis and rendering.
What types of Fractals are there?
Fractals encompass a diverse range of types, including deterministic fractals like the Mandelbrot set and Julia sets, stochastic or random fractals such as Brownian motion and fractal landscapes, iterated function systems (IFS) fractals like the Barnsley fern and Sierpinski triangle, and multifractals which exhibit varying degrees of self-similarity across different scales.
What is a very simple Fractal example?
A simple fractal example in JavaScript using HTML canvas is the Sierpinski triangle, which is formed by recursively dividing equilateral triangles into smaller triangles. Here's a basic implementation. This code will draw a Sierpinski triangle on an HTML canvas element. You can adjust the canvas size and recursion depth (`depth`) as needed to explore different configurations of the fractal.