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Fractals : hunting the hidden dimension
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781593758523
- ISBN: 1593758529
- ISBN: 9786312989929
- ISBN: 6312989925
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, [2009]
- Distributor: [United States] : PBS Home Video, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Special features: Materials and activities for educators ; Nova web link.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Editor, John Haptas ; director of photography, John Chater ; sound, Doug Dunderdale ; music, Christopher Rife.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Narrator, Neil Ross.
- Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
- Originally broadcast on PBS in 2008 as an episode of Nova.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC.Computer with DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Acrobat required to open and print teacher's guide in pdf format.
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- Public performance rights included.
- Language Note:
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the hearing impaired; optional English descriptions for the vision impaired.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | DVD 984 QA 614.86 .F73 2009 | 679388 | DVD | Available | - |