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Cosmic lacunarity.

A. Provenzale1, E. A. Spiegel, R. Thieberger

  • 1Istituto di Cosmogeofisica, Corso Fiume 4, I-10133 Turin, Italy.

Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|March 1, 1997
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Galactic distribution may not be fractal. Analyzing galactic lacunarity offers new insights into galaxy formation processes and the underlying structure of the universe.

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Area of Science:

  • Cosmology
  • Astrophysics
  • Statistical Mechanics

Background:

  • The spatial distribution of galaxies reflects their formation and interactions.
  • Generalized dimensions are used to quantify galaxy distribution, often interpreted as fractal or multifractal.
  • Gravitational processes can create singularities in galaxy distribution, complicating fractal interpretations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence of singularities versus fractal patterns in galaxy distribution.
  • To explore galactic lacunarity as a more sensitive measure of cosmic structure.
  • To gain evidence on the galaxy formation process.

Main Methods:

  • Quantifying galaxy distribution using generalized dimensions.
  • Analyzing galactic lacunarity to detect subtle structural features.

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  • Utilizing available astronomical data to discern galactic lacunarity.

    • Main Results:

    • Generalized dimensions can be ambiguous, potentially indicating singularities rather than purely fractal distributions.
    • Galactic lacunarity provides a more nuanced view of galaxy distribution.
    • The study suggests lacunarity is discernible in current data.

    Conclusions:

    • Galactic lacunarity offers crucial evidence for understanding galaxy formation.
    • Distinguishing between fractal patterns and singularities is key to interpreting cosmic structure.
    • Further analysis of galactic lacunarity can refine models of the universe's evolution.