Fractal Images Generated by Newton's Method."
Date Issued
August 1, 2003
Author(s)
Corte, Jennifer
Advisor(s)
Jerry Dwyer
Additional Advisor(s)
G. Samuel Jordan, Suzanne Lenhart
Abstract
We investigate the behavior of Newton's Method for finding roots applied to complex-valued functions of complex variables. This re- quires an analysis of iteration of rational functions. The fractal nature of Newton's Method in the complex plane gives us intricate and beautiful images. By investigating select functions we attempt to generalize a pattern of behavior.
Disciplines
Degree
Master of Science
Major
Mathematics
Embargo Date
August 1, 2003
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