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We developed a new method to analyze multifractal spectra in point distributions, improving precision and speed. This technique confirms weak multifractality in diffusion-limited aggregation (DLA) clusters.

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Area of Science:

Complex Systems Analysis
Fractal Geometry
Statistical Physics

Background:

Multifractal analysis is crucial for characterizing complex point distributions.
Existing methods for multifractal spectrum estimation suffer from edge effects and computational inefficiency.
Diffusion-limited aggregation (DLA) is a widely studied growth process exhibiting fractal properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel and efficient method for estimating the multifractal spectrum of point distributions.
To address limitations of current techniques, specifically edge effects and computational time.
To apply the new method to analyze the multifractal nature of DLA clusters.

Main Methods:

The proposed method utilizes barycentric pivot point selection and nonoverlapping coverage.
These criteria are designed to minimize edge effects, enhance precision, and reduce computation time.
The method's performance is validated using synthetic benchmarks against established alternatives.

Main Results:

The new method demonstrates superior performance over existing techniques on synthetic data.
Application to DLA clusters reveals a genuine but weak multifractality in their central core.
Quantitatively, the generalized dimension D(q) decreases from 1.75±0.01 (q=-10) to 1.65±0.01 (q=+10).

Conclusions:

The developed method offers a precise and efficient approach for multifractal spectrum estimation.
The findings provide strong support for the weak multifractality of DLA cluster cores.
This work contributes to a deeper understanding of fractal growth processes and complex systems.