About this Simulation

This interactive simulation lets you explore the Burning Ship fractal, a variation of the Mandelbrot set created by iterating the absolute values of complex numbers. Zoom into different regions, adjust viewing parameters (real and imaginary bounds), and apply custom color palettes to visualize the intricate mathematical structures and self-similar patterns that emerge.

Learning objectives: Understand how iterative algorithms generate complex fractals | Investigate self-similarity and scale invariance in mathematical structures | Explore the relationship between complex number operations and visual fractal patterns