{"product_id":"symmetry-in-chaos-a-search-for-pattern-in-mathematics-art-and-nature-9780198536888","title":"Symmetry in Chaos: A Search for Pattern in Mathematics  Art  and Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eChaotic dynamics (known popularly as chaos theory or  more simply  chaos) is among the most fascinating new fields in modern science  revolutionizing our understanding of order and pattern in nature. Symmetry  a traditional and highly developed area of mathematics  would seem to lie at the opposite end of the spectrum. From the branching of trees to the rose windows of great cathedrals  symmetric patterns seem the antithesis of such chaotic systems as weather patterns. And yet  scientists are now finding connections between these two areas  connections which could have profound consequences for our understanding of the physical world. In Symmetry in Chaos  mathematicians Michael Field and Martin Golubitsky offer an engaging look at where these two fields meet. In the process  they have generated mathematically a series of stunning computer images linking symmetry and chaos. Field and Golubitsky describe how a chaotic process eventually can lead to symmetric patterns (in a river  for instance  photographs of the turbulent movement of eddies  taken over time  often reveal patterns on average) and they provide clear explanations of the science that lies behind the generation of these pictures. And the images they generate are spectacular. Because of the symmetry  these full-color and black-and-white images--some chaotic and some fractal--have a surprisingly classical appearance. Indeed  through comparisons with pictures from nature  such as sea shells and flowers  and decorative designs ranging from Islamic motifs to contemporary graphic logos to ceramic tiles  the authors highlight the familiar yet unusual nature of these mysterious pictures. Finally  the book features an appendix containing several BASIC programs  which will enable home computer owners to experiment with similar images. This lavishly illustrated  oversized volume offers both a fascinating glimpse of the frontier of modern science and a stunning collection of remarkable images. Symmetry in Chaos will intrigue science buffs as well as anyone interested in decorative art and pattern design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646915731509,"sku":"ByrdShop_0198536887","price":60.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780198536888.jpg?v=1781681596","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/symmetry-in-chaos-a-search-for-pattern-in-mathematics-art-and-nature-9780198536888","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}