Benoit Mandelbrot

Benoit Mandelbrot was a mathematician known for his work in fractal geometry, a field that studies complex shapes and patterns found in nature, like clouds and coastlines. He introduced the concept of fractals—infinitely complex structures that are self-similar across different scales. Mandelbrot's ideas have applications in various disciplines, including physics, biology, and finance, helping to model irregular phenomena that traditional mathematics can't easily represent. His insights revealed that simple mathematical rules can create vast, intricate patterns, fundamentally changing our understanding of both mathematics and the natural world.