Infinite set of exponents describing physics on fractal networks

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, , Citation R Blumenfeld et al 1986 J. Phys. A: Math. Gen. 19 L791 DOI 10.1088/0305-4470/19/13/007

0305-4470/19/13/L791

Abstract

The generalised resistance between connected points a distance L apart on fractal networks of nonlinear (V approximately Ialpha ) resistors scales as Lzeta (/alpha ). It is shown that zeta ( alpha ) for alpha =- infinity , -1, 0-, 0+, 1 and infinity , describes physically relevant geometrical properties and d zeta /d alpha <or=0. For percolating clusters approximants are given for zeta for - infinity < alpha < infinity in 2-6 dimensions. For alpha <0 a family of solutions to Kirchhoff's equations exists, reminiscent of metastable states in spin glasses.

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10.1088/0305-4470/19/13/007