An introduction to fractal imaging technology

In this article the author explains the basic theory and practical applications of the latest advancement in imaging technology called fractal imaging. Fractal imaging is a unique way of compressing and storing images which has unlocked the door to the restrictions imposed by conventional imaging technology as regards storage and transmission of high quality images. The article outlines how this technology has been successfully applied by the creation of the first and only fractal photographic archival and retrieval system in Scotland, in the form of the George Washington Wilson collection comprising 44,000 images and associated text in only 450 megabytes (Mb) of disc space.