Generation of self-reproducing fractal patterns using a multiple imaging system with feedback

Authors
Courtial, J Padgett, MJ
Citation
J. Courtial et Mj. Padgett, Generation of self-reproducing fractal patterns using a multiple imaging system with feedback, J MOD OPT, 47(8), 2000, pp. 1469-1474
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MODERN OPTICS
ISSN journal
09500340 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1469 - 1474
Database
ISI
SICI code
0950-0340(20000710)47:8<1469:GOSFPU>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
We present a simple optical system for producing self-similar fractal patte rns. The key component comprises three adjacent lenses, which form multiple images of a pattern displayed on a monitor. The images are recorded by a c amera and displayed as the new pattern on the monitor. Iteration of this pr ocess results in an approximation to a self-similar fractal pattern which i s independent of the starting image.