FRACTALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW

In this paper, I have discussed about fractals and their applications across various fields. The two key properties of fractals have been stated. A brief history about fractals is also mentioned. I have discussed about Mandelbrot fractal and have plotted it using python. The algorithm used is also given. A computer-generated fern is compared to a real fern to show how much fractals resemble the real-world objects. Various applications of fractal geometry have also been included. These include use of fractal concept in making devices that keeps chips cool. Other applications are in ecology, stock market and computer graphics.