دانلود کتاب A Random Walk Through Fractal Dimensions, Second Edition

Fractal geometry is revolutionizing the descriptive mathematics of applied materials systems. Rather than presenting a mathematical treatise, Brian Kaye demonstrates the power of fractal geometry in describing materials ranging from Swiss cheese to pyrolytic graphite. Written from a practical point of view, the author assiduously avoids the use of equations while introducing the reader to numerous interesting and challenging problems in subject areas ranging from geography to fine particle science. The second edition of this successful book provides up-to-date literature coverage of the use of fractal geometry in all areas of science. From reviews of the first edition: '...no stone is left unturned in the quest for applications of fractal geometry to fine particle problems....This book should provide hours of enjoyable reading to those wishing to become acquainted with the ideas of fractal geometry as applied to practical materials problems.' MRS Bulletin Content: Chapter 1 A Starting Point for the Randomwalk (pages 1–12): Chapter 2 Fractal Description of Fineparticle Boundaries (pages 13–55): Chapter 3 What Use are Fractals? (pages 57–128): Chapter 4 Delinquent Coins and Staggering Drunks (pages 129–170): Chapter 5 Fractal Systems Generated by Randomwalks in Two?Dimensional Space (pages 171–260): Chapter 6 Vanishing Carpets, Fractal Felts and Dendritic Capture Trees (pages 261–296): Chapter 7 An Exploration of the Physical Significance of Fractal Structures in Three?Dimensional Space (pages 297–326): Chapter 8 Fractal Fingers and Floods (pages 327–366): Chapter 9 Fracture, Fragments and Fractals (pages 337–370): Chapter 10 Signposts to More Rambling Explorations of Fractal Space (pages 371–393):