Title :
Formation and anomalous properties of fractals
Author_Institution :
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
