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  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Complex Systems

Background:

  • Non-extensive thermodynamics and Tsallis statistics are debated for complex systems.
  • Fractal structures in thermodynamic functions are a proposed origin for non-extensive statistics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate properties of fractal thermodynamical systems.
  • Propose a diagrammatic method for calculating relevant quantities.
  • Explore connections between fractal structures, temperature fluctuations, and Tsallis statistics.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a diagrammatic calculation method for fractal thermodynamical systems.
  • Analyzed temperature fluctuations within the fractal model.
  • Utilized the Callan-Symanzik equation to discuss scale invariance.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that fractal thermodynamical systems exhibit temperature fluctuations described by an Euler Gamma Function.
  • Confirmed previous evidence linking temperature fluctuations to Tsallis statistics.
  • Discussed the scale invariance properties of the fractal system.

Conclusions:

  • Fractal structures provide a plausible mechanism for non-extensive statistics.
  • The Euler Gamma Function accurately models temperature fluctuations in these systems.
  • Further investigation into scale invariance using the Callan-Symanzik equation is warranted.