Fractal self similarity A fractal is a mathematical object that exhibits self similarity — it looks the same at any scale.

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fractal self similarity A fractal is a mathematical object that exhibits self similarity — it looks the same at any scale

Benoit Mandelbrot Professor of Mathematical Sciences Yale University Coined the word “fractal” in

Fractal Sequence: fractal sequence A fractal sequence contains an infinite number of copies of itself, embedded within itself. It is a pattern within a pattern within a pattern

Fractals are often formed by what is called an iterative process to repeat exactly the same step over and over

Fractals are often formed by what is called an itertive process to repeat exactly the same step over and over

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