Benoit Mandelbrot: Fractals and the art of roughness
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Roughness, often seen as chaotic, actually contains elements of order, explored through examples like cauliflower and quantifiable numbers. Mathematics aids in understanding complex systems, as seen in the study of Brownian motion and the speaker's career evolution.
Insights
- Roughness, often associated with chaos, actually contains elements of order that can be quantified and measured, challenging the perception of it being purely disordered.
- Mathematics plays a pivotal role in unraveling the complexity of natural and artificial rough surfaces, offering valuable insights into intricate systems like lungs and clouds, showcasing the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate fields of study.
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What term is preferred over "irregularity"?
Roughness
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