Can You Perform Vector Calculations in Fractal Dimensions?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the possibility of performing vector calculations in fractal dimensions, exploring theoretical frameworks and mathematical implications. Participants are interested in the definitions, metrics, and dimensionality associated with vectors in non-integer dimensions, particularly in relation to fractals.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the existence of methods for calculating vectors in fractal dimensions and mentions having developed a metric for distances between points in some fractals.
  • Another participant questions whether theoretical limitations exist regarding vector calculations in fractal dimensions.
  • A different participant discusses the relationship between vector space dimensions and topological dimensions, suggesting that the dimension of a vector space is typically a positive integer.
  • One participant asks if it is possible to describe a vector in a fractal dimension with fewer coordinates than the topological dimension, raising questions about the relationship between space dimension and topological dimension.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple competing views on the feasibility and theoretical limitations of vector calculations in fractal dimensions. Participants express uncertainty about the definitions and relationships involved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached consensus on the definitions of dimensions in this context, and there are unresolved questions regarding the mathematical foundations and implications of vector spaces in fractal dimensions.

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Hey, first I want to say my English & Math aren't the best yet, so ill be glad to explain myself again if I'll need to :smile:

I hope this question belongs to this section.

I want to ask, is there today a way to do calculations about vectors above fractal dimension? (and I would like to know how if there is)
I think I managed to create a Metric for the distances of 2 points in some fractals, but didn't get much forward.

Thanking you in anticipation, Niv.
 
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wow a lot of views :rolleyes:

amm if there is someone who don't know, but thinks that if there was this kind of a thing he would have know, please write that 2.

Do u think such a thing can be exist or there r theoretical limitation about it?

but ill wait in patience o:)
 
Tensors are built from vector spaces, and the dimension of a vector space is defined as the cardinality of a basis, which must be a positive integer. I'm guessing the vector space dimension of a topological vector space matches its topological dimension in most cases, although I've never seen a proof of this.
 
How do I write and do calculation on those vectors?

Can I describe a vector in a that belongs to a 2.5 dimension, in less then 3 coordinates?

Do u know about cases which in the topological dimension don't much the space dimension?

Thank u very much.
 

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