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Bifurcation Diagram for a Newton's-method root

Built for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs. Simulate a Newton's-method root live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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The logistic map xₙ₊₁ = r·xₙ(1−xₙ) doubles its period again and again as r grows, then dissolves into chaos near r ≈ 3.57 — with windows of order inside.

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Mapr·x(1−x)
Chaos onsetr ≈ 3.57
Feigenbaum δ4.669

Governing equation

Reading this result: Past r ≈ 3.57 the branches blur into chaos, yet pale vertical windows remain where periodic order suddenly returns.

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Is this good for educators?
Yes — this version of "Bifurcation Diagram for a Newton's-method root" is framed for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs.
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