fracasan
Fracasan is a conceptual construct used in the study of complex systems to describe a class of phenomena that combine fractal geometry with fractional-order dynamics. It is not a single established theory but a flexible framework used in thought experiments and speculative modeling to capture processes that exhibit both self-similar structure across scales and memory effects in time.
Etymology: The name blends the idea of fractional calculus with fractal geometry, signaling the combination of
Mathematical framework: A fracasan model typically represents the state x(t) evolving via a fractional differential equation
Applications and examples: The concept appears in discussions of network diffusion, ecological interaction webs, urban growth
Limitations and relation to other concepts: Because fracasan is not a standardized theory, definitions vary and