Fractal dimension of CMBR? Cluster distribution?

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The discussion centers on the fractal dimension of cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) and galaxy cluster distribution, specifically the hypothesis that both exhibit a non-integral Hausdorff dimension. The implications of these fractal distributions on established physical laws are questioned, emphasizing the need for empirical validation. Key references include studies from the Institute of Physics and SpringerLink that explore these fractal characteristics in detail.

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I have read speculations that
(1) the cosmic microwave background radiation has a fractal distribution (non-integral Hausdorff dimension), and
(2) the same might be true of galaxy cluster distribution (although different dimensionality to (1))
Whether or not one or both analyses are correct: even so, what difference would it make to the established laws of physics?
 
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nomadreid said:
I have read speculations that
(1) the cosmic microwave background radiation has a fractal distribution (non-integral Hausdorff dimension), and
(2) the same might be true of galaxy cluster distribution (although different dimensionality to (1))
Whether or not one or both analyses are correct: even so, what difference would it make to the established laws of physics?

You need to provide exact and valid references to each one of these. If they don't fall into the accepted https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=5374", then this discussion falls under our overly-speculative policy.

Zz.
 
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