Fractals : hunting the hidden dimension

DVD 2009

"Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design."--Container.

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Explore Topics & Themes:

Fractals

Fractals in art

Geometry

Mathematics

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Documentary -- Television series Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs Television programs for people with visual disabilities Television programs for the hearing impaired Video recordings

Part of a Series:

NOVA Nova (Television program)

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ISBN:

9781593758523

Uniform Title:

Nova (Television program). Fractals, hunting the hidden dimension

Description:

1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
digital video stereo
videodisc
DVD
video file DVD
polychrome

Target Audience Note:

CHVR: not rated

Other Title:

Hunting the hidden dimension
Nova (Television program)

Notes:

Special features: Materials and activities for educators ; Nova web link
Editor, John Haptas ; director of photography, John Chater ; sound, Doug Dunderdale ; music, Christopher Rife
Narrator, Neil Ross
Originally broadcast on PBS in 2008 as an episode of Nova
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereophonic, NTSC
Computer with DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Acrobat required to open and print teacher's guide in pdf format
Optional English SDH subtitles for the hearing impaired; optional English descriptions for the vision impaired

Contents:

Fractal basics
The Mandelbrot set
On the defense
Fractals in the body
Nature's fractal nature

Control Number:

2730236

UPC:

783421427594

Other Authors:

Catticus Corporation
Chater, John
Jersey, Bill, producer, director
Kikim Media
PBS Home Video
Quest Productions
Rife, Christopher
Ross, Neil
Schwarz, Michael, 1953-2019
WGBH Educational Foundation

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