Lindenmayer systems, fractals, and plants /

Lindenmayer Systems are a mathematical formalism which was proposed by Aristid Lindenmayer in 1968 as a foundation for an axiomatic theory of development. This book presents the application of Lindenmayer Systems and Fractal Geometry to graphics-based plant modelling, a fascinating approach to visua...

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Main Author: Prusinkiewicz, Przemyslaw, 1952-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hanan, James, 1955-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, [1989]
Series:Lecture notes in biomathematics ; 79.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Lindenmayer Systems are a mathematical formalism which was proposed by Aristid Lindenmayer in 1968 as a foundation for an axiomatic theory of development. This book presents the application of Lindenmayer Systems and Fractal Geometry to graphics-based plant modelling, a fascinating approach to visualizing growth functions in plants. For life scientists, mathematicians and computer scientists alike, this book will provide a unique and stimulating view at an interdisciplinary field of science.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (iv, 120 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781475714289 (electronic bk.)
1475714289 (electronic bk.)