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The convergence of the method of steepest descent can be studied with computer graphics. The number iterations required for convergence and the basin of attraction determined by the algorithm are both sensitive to initial conditions. The convergence in valleys where steepest descent is notoriously slow is studied and beautiful, chaotic images of convergence are given.

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