Sequences of Complex Radius Values that Yield Capture Sierpiński Curve Julia Sets for $n$-Circle Inversion

Authors

  • Daniel Look St. Lawrence University

Keywords:

complex dynamics, Julia set, Sierpiński curve, topology

Abstract

The rational maps $z \mapsto \frac{r^2 z^{n-1}}{z^n-1}$ are related to the geometric action of circle inversion. We prove that for $n$ odd, there exist multiple sequences of radii in parameter space that yield Sierpiński curve Julia sets. Further, although any two such (distinct) radii will yield homeomorphic Julia sets, the dynamics of the functions restricted to their Julia sets are not conjugate.

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Published

2024-07-25

How to Cite

Look, D. (2024). Sequences of Complex Radius Values that Yield Capture Sierpiński Curve Julia Sets for $n$-Circle Inversion. Topology Proceedings, 64, 195–211. Retrieved from https://topology.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/tp/article/view/129

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