Representation of fractal curves by means of L systems

  • Authors:
  • Manuel Alfonseca;Alfonso Ortega

  • Affiliations:
  • Escuela de Ingenieria Informatica, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid SPAIN;Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

  • Venue:
  • APL '96 Proceedings of the conference on Designing the future
  • Year:
  • 1996

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Abstract

Fractals can be represented by means of L-systems (Development Grammars), together with a graphic interpretation. Two families of graphic interpretations have been used: turtle graphics and vector graphics. This paper describes an APL2/PC system able to draw fractals represented by L-systems, with both graphic interpretations. A theorem has been proved on the equivalence conditions for both interpretations. Another point shown is the fact that supposed deficiencies in L-systems that have prompted proposals of extensions are really deficiencies in the graphic translation scheme.