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Nova: Hunting the Hidden Dimension

Nova (2008)

Documentary | United States

Director: Bill Jersey, Michael Schwarz

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Rating: 7.8/10

SEASON: 35

EPISODE: 14 - Hunting the Hidden Dimension

SYNOPSIS

A look at fractal geometry, and how it is found just about everywhere in everything, and how the mathematics of fractals can be used to model and measure such things as mountains, coastlines, telephone line noise and heart rhythm. It also shows how they are used in animation, communications and textile design.

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Voice: Neil Ross

Producer: Paula Apsell, Laurie Cahalane

RUNTIME: 60 min

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