We will soon be replacing the following brief article with a more comprehensive introduction to fractals and their role in nature, science, and art. You may wish to add this page to your Web browser's bookmarks or favorites list. This is how Nature creates a magnificently detailed 300 foot redwood tree from a seed the size of your fingernail. Fractals can be magnified forever without loss of detail, so all our mathematics that relies on straight lines is useless with them. While fractals win prizes at graphics shows, their chaotic patterns pop up in every branch of science.
Physicists find beautiful artwork coming out of their plotters.
Even pure mathematicians go on tour with dazzling slide shows and videos of their research. Find out how Refractal Design Inc. is bringing fractals into the world of fine art jewelry .