DocumentCode
1226835
Title
Formation and anomalous properties of fractals
Author
Liu, S.H.
Author_Institution
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA
Volume
11
Issue
2
fYear
1992
fDate
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
28
Lastpage
39
Abstract
The basic mathematical concept of fractals is explained. A limited set of examples of fractals in nature, drawn mainly from condensed matter physics, is given. Current understanding of how fractals are formed in nature, as learned through computer simulation, is examined. Diffusion is used as an example to illustrate some of the anomalous physical properties of fractal systems.<>
Keywords
fractals; anomalous physical properties; computer simulation; condensed matter physics; diffusion; fractal systems; fractals formation; mathematical concept; Area measurement; Biology; Biomedical engineering; Fractals; Geometry; Length measurement; Mathematics; Measurement units; Physics; Volume measurement;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.139034
Filename
139034
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