Interactive Fractal Generation Using Iterative Function Systems

INTRODUCTION

The fractal generator linked to below uses JavaScript and HTML to create fractals using iterative function systems. For more information use the associated exercise and check out the resources listed below.

Note Before Accessing The Fractal Generator Below

1. Your browser must be capable of interpreting JavaScript and using cookies..
2. Depending upon the processor speed of your computer, the fractals may take awhile to be displayed completely.

INTERACTIVE IFS FRACTAL GENERATION

• IFS Fractal Generator
• IFS Fractal Exercise

RESOURCES

Books And Articles

• Richard L. Bowman, "Fractal Metamorphosis: A Brief Student Tutorial," Comput. & Graphics, 19, 157-164 (1995).
• R. L. Devany, A First Course In Chaotic Dynamical Systems Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA (1992).
• H.-O. Peitgen, H. Jurgens, and D. Saupe, Fractals For The Classroom, Springer-Verlag, New York (1988).

Web Sites

• Fractals: images and computer programs [http://spanky.triumf.ca/]
• Chaos and non-linear studies (good links) [http://www-chaos.umd.edu/]

COMMENTS?
Have any affirmations, questions, problems or suggestions? Contact:

Dr. Richard L. Bowman
Dept. of Physics
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA 22812

phone: 540-828-5441

email: RBowman@bridgewater.edu

Created and maintained by: Richard L. Bowman (1999-2004; last updated: 12-Dec-06)