Physics of Fractal Operators

West, Bruce; Bologna, Mauro; Grigolini, Paolo

This text describes the statistcal behavior of complex systems and shows how the fractional calculus can be used to model the behavior. The discussion emphasizes physical phenomena whose evolution is best described using the fractional calculus, such as systems with long-range spatial interactions or long-time memory. The book gives general strategies for understanding wave propagation through random media, the nonlinear response of complex materials, and the fluctuations of heat transport in heterogeneous materials.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-05-26

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9781441930545

ISBN-13: 9781441930545

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-21746-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 354