A fractional equation for diffusion in isotropic and homogeneous fractal structures is discussed. It generalizes the fractional diffusion equation valid for d-dimensional Euclidean systems. The asymptotic behaviour of the probability density function is obtained exactly. Analytical expressions are derived for the scattering and relaxation functions, which can be studied by X-ray and neutron scattering experiments on fractals.

Roman, H., Giona, M. (1992). Fractional diffusion equation on fractals: Three-dimensional case and scattering function. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. A, MATHEMATICAL AND GENERAL, 25(8), 2107-2117 [10.1088/0305-4470/25/8/024].

Fractional diffusion equation on fractals: Three-dimensional case and scattering function

Roman H. E.;
1992

Abstract

A fractional equation for diffusion in isotropic and homogeneous fractal structures is discussed. It generalizes the fractional diffusion equation valid for d-dimensional Euclidean systems. The asymptotic behaviour of the probability density function is obtained exactly. Analytical expressions are derived for the scattering and relaxation functions, which can be studied by X-ray and neutron scattering experiments on fractals.
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fractional derivative equation, diffusion, random fractals, scattering fucntion
English
1992
25
8
2107
2117
024
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Roman, H., Giona, M. (1992). Fractional diffusion equation on fractals: Three-dimensional case and scattering function. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. A, MATHEMATICAL AND GENERAL, 25(8), 2107-2117 [10.1088/0305-4470/25/8/024].
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