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Julia set

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

In complex dynamics, a set consisting of values generated by a mathematical function such that an arbitrarily small perturbation can cause drastic changes in the sequence of iterated function values.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

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History

Etymology

Devised by the French mathematician Gaston Julia.

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3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Julia-Menge — in complex dynamics, a set consisting of values generated by a mathematical function
  • Polish: zbiór Julii — in complex dynamics, a set consisting of values generated by a mathematical function
  • Swedish: juliamängd — in complex dynamics, a set consisting of values generated by a mathematical function