| Description |
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC. |
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Computer with DVD-ROM drive required to access teacher's guide ; Adobe Acrobat Reader software required to open and print teacher's guide. |
| Language |
Optional English SDH subtitles for the hearing impaired ; optional English descriptions for the vision impaired. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Neil Ross. |
| Credits |
Editor, John Haptas ; director of photography, John Chater ; sound, Doug Dunderdale ; music, Christopher Rife. |
| Summary |
"Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design."--Container. |
| Contents |
Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature. |
| Note |
Special features: Materials and activities for educators ; Nova web link. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast on PBS in 2008 as an episode of Nova. |
| Subject |
Fractals.
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Fractals in art.
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Geometry.
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Mathematics.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Television programs for the hearing impaired.
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Television programs for people with visual disabilities.
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Documentary -- Television series.
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| Added Author |
Schwarz, Michael, producer.
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Jersey, Bill. Producer. Director.
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Ross, Neil.
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Rife, Christopher.
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Chater, John.
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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Quest Productions.
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Kikim Media (Firm)
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Catticus Corporation.
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| Note |
Title on disc surface, container and menu: Fractals : hunting the hidden dimension |
| Added Title |
Nova (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781593758523 |
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1593758529 |
| Standard No. |
783421427594 |
| Music No. |
WG42759 WGBH |
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