On the dynamics of quasi-self-matings of generalized starlike complex quadratics and the structure of the mated Julia sets

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Title
On the dynamics of quasi-self-matings of generalized starlike complex quadratics and the structure of the mated Julia sets
Identifier
d_2009_2013:cc6b4be0eb66:10164
identifier
10341
Creator
Flek, Ross,
Contributor
Linda Keen
Date
2009
Language
English
Publisher
City University of New York.
Subject
Mathematics | Complex Dynamics | Complex Quadratics | Fatou Chains | Julia Sets | Laminations | Matings
Abstract
It has been shown that, in many cases, Julia sets of complex polynomials can be "glued" together to obtain a new Julia set homeomorphic to a Julia set of a rational map; the dynamics of the two polynomials are reflected in the dynamics of the mated rational map. Here, I investigate the Julia sets of self-matings of generalized starlike quadratic polynomials, which enjoy relatively simple combinatorics. The points in the Julia sets of the mated rational maps are completely classified according to their topology. The presence and location of buried points in these Julia sets are addressed. The interconnections between complex dynamics, combinatorics, symbolic dynamics and Thurston's lamination theory are explored and utilized. The results are then extended to "quasi-self-matings".
Type
dissertation
Source
2009_2013.csv
degree
Ph.D.
Program
Mathematics