Sierpinski signal generates 1/fα spectra

Jens Christian Claussen*, Jan Nagler, Heinz Georg Schuster

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Abstract

We investigate the row sum of the binary pattern generated by the Sierpinski automaton: Interpreted as a time series we calculate the power spectrum of this Sierpinski signal analytically and obtain a unique rugged fine structure with underlying power law decay with an exponent of approximately 1.15. Despite the simplicity of the model, it can serve as a model for 1∕fα spectra in a certain class of experimental and natural systems such as catalytic reactions and mollusc patterns. 
Original languageEnglish
Article number032101
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Volume70
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Sept 2004

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