Fractals, Random Shapes and Point Fields: Methods of Geometrical Statistics - Softcover

Stoyan, Dietrich; Stoyan, Helga

 
9780471937579: Fractals, Random Shapes and Point Fields: Methods of Geometrical Statistics

Synopsis

In Part I the reader is introduced to the methods of measuring the fractal dimension of irregular geometric structures. Part II demonstrates important modern methods for the statistical analysis of random shapes. The statistical theory of point fields, with and without marks, is introduced in Part III. Each of the three sections concentrates on the mathematical ideas, rather than detailed proofs, and can be read independently.

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About the Author

Dietrich Stoyan, Professor a the Insitut fur Stochastik, University of Freiberg, Germany.

From the Back Cover

There has been an increasing interest in the statistical analysis of geometric objects and structures in many branches of science and engineering in recent years. The aim of this book is to present these statistical methods for practical use by non-mathematicians by outlining the mathematical ideas rather than concentrating on detailed proofs. The clarity of exposition ensures that the book will be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in many scientific disciplines who wish to use these methods in their work. In particular, the book is suited to materials scientists, geologists, environmental scientists, and biologists.

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