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Coefficient scaling.

G Paul1

  • 1gerry@argento.bu.edu

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|April 24, 2002
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We discovered a simple recursion relation for iterated polynomials, enabling calculation of self-avoiding walks on fractal lattices. Numerical results confirm theoretical predictions of log-periodic oscillations.

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Area of Science:

  • Mathematics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Theoretical Physics

Background:

  • Iterated polynomials and their coefficients are fundamental in various mathematical fields.
  • Self-avoiding walks (SAWs) are crucial for modeling polymers and understanding critical phenomena.
  • Fractal lattices present unique challenges for statistical analysis due to their complex structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive a novel, simple recursion relation for the coefficients of iterated polynomials.
  • To extend this relation to functions of iterated polynomials.
  • To apply these relations to determine the average number of closed-loop SAWs on fractal lattices and analyze associated phenomena.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a powerful recursion relation for polynomial coefficients.

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  • Application of the recursion relation to analyze self-avoiding walks on fractal lattices.
  • Numerical simulations to observe and quantify log-periodic oscillations.

    • Main Results:

    • A closed-form expression for the average number of closed-loop SAWs per site on fractal lattices was obtained.
    • Numerical results demonstrated log-periodic oscillations, consistent with theoretical predictions.
    • The derived theory accurately predicted the existence and amplitudes of these oscillations.

    Conclusions:

    • The established recursion relation provides a powerful tool for analyzing iterated polynomials and related functions.
    • The study offers new insights into the mathematical origins of critical phenomena, particularly log-periodic oscillations in fractal systems.
    • There is strong agreement between theoretical predictions and numerical observations for SAWs on fractal lattices.