RIP Benoit Mandelbrot: Father of Fractal Geometry Passes Away

In summary: DIn summary, Mandelbrot, the father of fractal geometry, passed away this week. His most famous work is in the area of finance and market pricing.
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Not sure if others have heard, but Benoit Mandelbrot, the father of fractal geometry, passed away this week, as confirmed by the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/us/17mandelbrot.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES-yKOYaXq0

And now the line "Mandelbrot's in heaven, at least he will be when he's dead" in the Jonathan Coulton song needs to be revised. :(
 
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Wow didn't hear about it.

Some of his most interesting writings are in the area of market pricing and finance.

Passing of a legend.
 
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Sad news, this is the first I've heard it too. RIP.
 
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Yes, a really sad news.

The father of the most beautiful math drawing.

The Mandlebrot set is one of the first thing I drew on a computer screen 20 years ago.

[URL]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/1/2/e/12edf0635c043e52e47767a446a49662.png[/URL]

[URL]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Mandel_zoom_00_mandelbrot_set.jpg/250px-Mandel_zoom_00_mandelbrot_set.jpg[/URL]
 
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D:<

Mandelbrot's in heaven... as JoCo said he will be when he's dead.
 
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He'll be buried in a coffin in the exact shape of the Mandelbrot Set. Estimates of when the coffin will be finished are pending.
 
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Thank you Mandelbrot. I had a nice ride. :)
 
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Quinzio said:
The Mandlebrot set is one of the first thing I drew on a computer screen 20 years ago.

Who didn't :frown:
 
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Quinzio said:
Yes, a really sad news.

The father of the most beautiful math drawing.

The Mandlebrot set is one of the first thing I drew on a computer screen 20 years ago.

[URL]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/1/2/e/12edf0635c043e52e47767a446a49662.png[/URL]

[PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Mandel_zoom_00_mandelbrot_set.jpg/250px-Mandel_zoom_00_mandelbrot_set.jpg[/QUOTE]

I remember when it took a day to generate the set on my XT.
 
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Quinzio said:
Yes, a really sad news.

The father of the most beautiful math drawing.

The Mandlebrot set is one of the first thing I drew on a computer screen 20 years ago.

[URL]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/1/2/e/12edf0635c043e52e47767a446a49662.png[/URL]

[PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Mandel_zoom_00_mandelbrot_set.jpg/250px-Mandel_zoom_00_mandelbrot_set.jpg[/QUOTE]

Me too. I just dug out the printout of the program, and the screen dump: 1983.

Thanks Benny! For all the wonderful pictures.
 
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Related to RIP Benoit Mandelbrot: Father of Fractal Geometry Passes Away

1. Who was Benoit Mandelbrot?

Benoit Mandelbrot was a French-American mathematician who is known as the "Father of Fractal Geometry". He is most famous for his work on fractals, which are self-similar geometric patterns found in nature and mathematics.

2. What is Fractal Geometry?

Fractal Geometry is a branch of mathematics that studies the properties of fractals. Fractals are geometric patterns that repeat themselves at different scales, resulting in intricate and complex shapes. They can be found in nature, such as in clouds, coastlines, and snowflakes, as well as in mathematical equations.

3. What were Benoit Mandelbrot's contributions to mathematics?

Benoit Mandelbrot made several important contributions to mathematics, including the development of a new branch of mathematics called fractal geometry. He also introduced the Mandelbrot set, a famous fractal that is widely studied and used in various fields, such as computer graphics, physics, and biology.

4. How did Benoit Mandelbrot's work impact science and technology?

Benoit Mandelbrot's work on fractals has had a significant impact on science and technology. Fractal geometry has been applied to many fields, including computer graphics, economics, medicine, and astronomy. It has also led to the development of new technologies, such as fractal antennas and data compression algorithms.

5. What is Benoit Mandelbrot's legacy?

Benoit Mandelbrot's legacy is his groundbreaking work on fractals, which has revolutionized our understanding of complex patterns and structures in nature and mathematics. His contributions have also inspired further research and applications in various fields, making him an influential figure in the scientific community.

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