Dimensions | Chapter 6
Channel: It's so blatant
Date: 13/09/2013

Chapters 5 and 6: Complex Numbers

Mathematician Adrien Douady explains complex numbers. The square root of negative numbers is explained in simple terms. Transforming the plane, deforming pictures, creating fractal images.

Film produced by:
Jos Leys (Graphics and animations)
Étienne Ghys (Scenario and mathematics) 
Aurélien Alvarez (Realisation and post-production) 

For more information on the film visit: http://www.dimensions-math.org/Dim_E.htm