Computer programs have incorporated fractal geometry in order to make artwork done on computers resemble more that which is done on canvas. They have also been used to enhance the quality of photographic images. This process entails scanning a photo into a computer and then encoding the image with mathematical formulas which can then be iterated to produce a sharper image. Fractals have been known most for their ability to simulate designs of nature such as coastlines, mountains, and plants. By recreating such characteristics of nature through fractal geometry, people can discover further how the behavior of nature is governed.
Experts predict many uses for fractals in the near future.
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