NOVA : Hunting the Hidden Dimension (2008)
Directed by Michael Schwarz / Bill Jersey
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Physical Sciences |
Run Time - 57 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Tracie Cooper
Fractals -- that is, irregular geometric patterns -- are found virtually everywhere, from stalks of broccoli and cauliflower, to jagged mountain peaks. This phenomenon has long been considered beyond traditional mathematical understanding; however, a group of "maverick" mathematicians are determined to discover the mathematical laws that result in these strange patterns. Their findings have the potential for great scientific progress in a variety of areas, particularly in the field of medicine, where an understanding of fractal geometry could lead to improved treatment of cardiovascular illnesses.
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geometry, mathematics, shapes