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Multifractal phase transitions in the non-debye relaxation processes

Leyderman1, Qu

  • 1Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680, USA.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|November 23, 2000
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Summary

Multifractal measures reveal fractal scaling in dielectric relaxation times. This finding links shape parameters to empirical formulas and suggests generalized multifractal phase transitions.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed matter physics
  • Statistical mechanics
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Dielectric relaxation processes often deviate from simple Debye models.
  • Understanding the complex dynamics of relaxation times is crucial.
  • Fractal concepts offer new perspectives on disordered systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analytically derive multifractal measures for non-Debye dielectric relaxation.
  • To investigate the multifractal thermodynamics and fractal scaling properties.
  • To establish connections between fractal models and empirical dielectric relaxation formulas.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical derivation of multifractal measures for relaxation-time distributions.
  • Analysis of multifractal thermodynamics and scaling behavior.

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  • Investigation of Lipschitz-Hold singular exponents and shape parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Multifractal measures of relaxation-time distributions were obtained for non-Debye processes.
    • Fractal scaling was demonstrated for relaxation times near distribution poles.
    • A direct link was established between fractal exponents and empirical shape parameters.
    • Generalized multifractal phase transitions with novel features were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a theoretical framework for understanding complex dielectric relaxation using multifractal analysis.
    • Fractal models offer analytical support for empirical dielectric relaxation formulas.
    • The findings suggest potential applications in analyzing phase transitions in materials like organic glasses.