World of Fractals

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World of fractals

By Adam Lerer

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Fractals is a very wide area of interest, and there are in fact many online resources about fractals. Whether you would like more in-depth information about the science of fractals, or you just want to see tons of beautiful pictures, just check out the sites below.

Contest2k - This is the central fractal contest on the internet. The winners are extraordinarily beautiful, and the contest is very well run. Have a look. * * * * ½
Alice Kelley's Fractal Art - This site contains by awesome and beautiful fractals. This site is strictly artistic, so don't expect any other fractal information, but the fractals here are mind-bogglingly beautiful. * * * * ½
The Spanky Fractal Database - A HUGE fractal database and tons of links, but the layout and organization are horrible. * * *
Cynthia Lanius' Lessons: A fractal lesson - A well-written introduction to basic fractal design - great for the beginner interested in learning how basic formula fractals are created. * * * *
The Fractory - An impressive site. Includes a cgi that lets you create your own fractals as well as a good layout and interesting info. * * * * ½
Sprott's Fractal Gallery - If you have broadband, then check this site out. Lots of great chaos/strange attractors as well as the programs to make them yourself, but very slow loading. Recommended for more advanced users. * * * *
Lunacy Image Gallery - Very slow, and quite confusing, but some very nice fractals overall. * * *
The Infinite Fractal Loop - Very well-made. Although a little confusing, it's a fun site that has tons of links to good fractal sites. * * * *
Flying Frog Fractals - Very nice pictures. They are mostly nice fractals that have been edited on Photoshop. * * * ½
The Geometry Junkyard - A resource for cutting-edge mathematical information and message boards about fractals. Recommended only for those with a strong mathematical background. * * * *
Fractals As Art - Some very pretty pictures, as well as some awesome 3-dimensional fractal renderings. As the name implies, it deals with fractals strictly as an art form, and is mostly a small art gallery. * * *
Java Fractals - Although quite mathematically complex, this is an amazing fractal resource. Besides containing extensive information on fractals, this site has a variety of online fractal explorers. A must see. * * * *
General Interest Fractals - Some quite beautiful images using cutting-edge mathematics partially explained on the site. This site is good for looking at, or for people interested in the more complex mathematics. * * *