Fractals in astronomy
Abstract
The application of fractal mathematics to problems in astrophysics is discussed in reviews and reports. Topics addressed include fractal structures and the angular correlation function of galaxies, the approach to homogeneity of a fractal cell universe, a fractal cascading model for the large-scale galaxy distribution, and fractals and multifractals in the description of the cosmic structure. Consideration is given to a one-dimensional simulation with implications for the homogeneity of the expanding universe, self-gravitational fractal configurations, the fractal dimensions of nebulae, chaotic dynamics in pulsating stars, and the fractal dimension of the solar granulation.
- Publication:
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Vistas in Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990VA.....33.....H
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Models;
- Astrophysics;
- Conferences;
- Cosmology;
- Fractals;
- Universe;
- Chaos;
- Computational Astrophysics;
- Extraterrestrial Environments;
- Galaxies;
- Interstellar Gas;
- Nebulae;
- Solar Granulation;
- Spatial Distribution;
- Stellar Activity;
- Stellar Luminosity;
- Stellar Oscillations;
- Astrophysics