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Having self-similarity; having parts that resemble the whole, as a fractal has.See Also: self-similarity
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self-similar — When small parts of an object are qualitatively the same, or similar to the whole object. In certain deterministic fractals , like the Sierpinski Triangle, small pieces look the same as the entire object. In random fractals , small increments of… … Financial and business terms
self-similar — adjective see self similarity … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Self-organization — is a process of attraction and repulsion in which the internal organization of a system, normally an open system, increases in complexity without being guided or managed by an outside source. Self organizing systems typically (though not always)… … Wikipedia
Self-focusing — is a non linear optical process induced by the change in refractive index of materials exposed to intense electromagnetic radiation. [Cumberbatch, E. Self focusing in Non linear optics , J. Inst. Maths Applics 6, 250 (1970)] Mourou, G. A. et al.… … Wikipedia
Self-similarity — NOTOC [ thumb|right|250px|A Koch curve has an infinitely repeating self similarity when it is magnified.] In mathematics, a self similar object is exactly or approximately similar to a part of itself (i.e. the whole has the same shape as one or… … Wikipedia
self-similarity — noun Date: 1967 the quality or state of having an appearance that is invariant upon being scaled larger or smaller < magnify the fractal and you can see the self similarity of its edge > • self similar adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
self-similarity — noun The property of being self similar, of having parts that resemble the whole, as a fractal has … Wiktionary
Self-help groups for mental health — are voluntary associations of people who share a common desire to overcome mental illness or otherwise increase their level of cognitive or emotional wellbeing.cite journal | last = Humphreys | first = Keith | coauthors = Rappaport, Julian |… … Wikipedia
