The Algorithmic Beauty of Plants

J.S. Hanan, Przemyslaw Prusinkiewicz, F.D. Fracchia , Aristid Lindenmayer

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English

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
27 March 1996

Mathematics & Sciences; Plant physiology; 3D graphics & modelling; Mathematical theory of computation

Series: The Virtual Laboratory

Covering algebriac and differential geometry, the concept of Lie groups, and the relation of Lie groups to planar kinematics, line geometry and representation theory, this work deals with the application of these geometrical methods to robotics, in the areas of statics, dynamics, gripping solid objects, posture and screw systems.

By: Przemyslaw Prusinkiewicz, Aristid Lindenmayer
Assisted by: J.S. Hanan, F.D. Fracchia, D.R. Fowler
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 770g
ISBN: 9780387946764
ISBN 10: 0387946764
Series: The Virtual Laboratory
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 27 March 1996
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Algorithmic Beauty of Plants

This marvelous book will occupy an important place in the scientific literature. --Prof. Heinz-Otto Peitgen, author of The Beauty of Fractals .,. will perform a valuable service by popularizing this enlightening and bewitching form of mathematics. --Steven Levy .,. full of delights and an excellent introduction to L-systems --Alvy Ray Smith, IEEE Graphics and its Applications