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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. metrology
  4. fractal dimensions

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fractal dimensions

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Definition

  • Information A fractal is an irregular fragmented shape and often discontinuous. A fractal dimension is an extension of the notion of dimension found in Euclidean geometry. Fractal dimensions can be non-integer (fractional). There is more than one way of computing a fractal dimension, one common type being the Hausdorff-Besicovich dimension.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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