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Updating classic math illustrations

Posted on September 15, 2009 by admin

I recently saw this classic image from over a century ago attempting to illustrate the limit set of a reflection group. Benoit Mandelbrot computed a more exact version a few  decades ago. Mandelbrot’s version is more correct as far as … Continue reading →

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Classroom treat

Posted on March 13, 2009 by admin

I just got word that a UK professor was going to show these movies to her hyperbolic geometry class today, as a treat for the last class of the term. Reminds me of when I was in public school and … Continue reading →

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Intro

Posted on February 20, 2009 by admin

I’ve set myself the task of creating a movie that shows a hyperbolic tessellation. This project has been brewing in one form or another for years, but I’ve finally got the time and motivation to at least get started on … Continue reading →

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