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Record 1 2011-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

The self-similarity inherent in the crease sequence can be brought to visual life by making all creases right angles. The fractal so generated is known as the dragon curve, because later generations resemble a dragon. Two such dragons produce the twin dragon. The dragon curve is self-similar. The successive center folds, marked by little dots, fall on a logarithmic spiral, one of the basic (and smooth) self-similar objects, with many interesting applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Infographie
DEF

Courbe fractale de remplissage qui engendre des polygones à nombre croissant de côtés.

OBS

La courbe de Heightway peut être obtenue par pliage du papier.

PHR

dragon jumelé, dragon quadratique invariant.

PHR

dragon de Horter-Heightway, dragon de San Marco.

PHR

courbe du dragon arrondie.

Spanish

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