by M. Golubitsky (Author), Michael J. Field (Author)
This work illustrates the many varied and beautiful pictures that may be produced when the seemingly contradictory ideas of symmetry and chaos are combined. The mathematical ideas behind these pictures are presented in an elementary fashion, and computer programs are provided in appendices. These programs allow the reader to generate on a home computer black-and-white versions of the many patterns shown throughout this book.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 230
Edition: New
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 02 May 1996
ISBN 10: 0198536887
ISBN 13: 9780198536888
A spectacular picture book with background mathematical information for the reader who wants to explore the theory behind it all. --The Times Higher Education Supplement
Full of beautiful pictures. If Socrates had been able to interrogate Dr. Field and Dr. Golubitsky, his search for wisdom might have ended right there....Takes the reader with no previous knowledge through an impressive array of topics. --American Journal of Physics