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Curves and Fractal Dimension
Claude Tricot
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Description for Curves and Fractal Dimension
Hardcover. Presents the fundamentals of curve analysis, including an introduction to fractal dimension. This book is suitable for mathematicians, engineers, researchers in experimental science, and those interested in fractals. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
A mathematician, a real one, one for whom mathematical objects are abstract and exist only in his mind or in some remote Platonic universe, never "sees" a curve. A curve is infinitely narrow and invisible. Yet, we all have "seen" straight lines, circles, parabolas, etc. when many years ago (for some of us) we were taught elementary geometry at school. E. Mach wanted to suppress from physics everything that could not be perceived: physics and metaphysics must not exist together. Many a scientist was deeply influenced by his philosophy. In his book Claude Tricot tells us that a curve has ... Read more
A mathematician, a real one, one for whom mathematical objects are abstract and exist only in his mind or in some remote Platonic universe, never "sees" a curve. A curve is infinitely narrow and invisible. Yet, we all have "seen" straight lines, circles, parabolas, etc. when many years ago (for some of us) we were taught elementary geometry at school. E. Mach wanted to suppress from physics everything that could not be perceived: physics and metaphysics must not exist together. Many a scientist was deeply influenced by his philosophy. In his book Claude Tricot tells us that a curve has ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387940953
SKU
V9780387940953
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99-15
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