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CANTOR SET [1 record]

Record 1 2000-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A finite size fractal consisting of disconnected parts embedded into one-dimensional space.

CONT

One of the simplest and best known fractals is the so called triadic Cantor set which is a finite size fractal consisting of disconnected parts embedded into one-dimensional space (d=1). Various Cantor sets with the same fractal dimension can be constructed as well.

OBS

See also dyadic Cantor set and Cantor ternary set.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Infographie
DEF

Ensemble borné de dimension fractale comprise entre 0 et 1, constitué d'éléments discontinus enchâssés ou emboîtés dans un espace unidimensionnel.

PHR

Un ensemble de Cantor classique, croissant, dyadique, extrapolé, généralisé, homéomorphe, interpolé, non uniforme, tétradique, triadique, uniforme.

PHR

produit cartésien de l'ensemble de Cantor.

Spanish

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