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June 29, 2016
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Mathematicians use stochastic fractals to discern a sort of order in what seems to be random chaos.
Mathematicians use "stochastic" fractals to discern a sort of order in what seems to be random chaos. In other words, they can use fractals to whittle down probabilities in things like the stock market. A likely more beautiful version of a "stochastic" fractal is a sea fan like this one.
Credit: Rob via Flickr
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