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Fractal curves from prime trigonometric series

Dynamical Systems 2017-08-28 v4

Abstract

We study the convergence of the parameter family of series Vα,β(t)=ppαexp(2πipβt),α,βR>0,  t[0,1)V_{\alpha,\beta}(t)=\sum_{p}p^{-\alpha}\exp(2\pi i p^{\beta}t),\quad \alpha,\beta \in \mathbb{R}_{>0},\; t \in [0,1) defined over prime numbers pp, and subsequently, their differentiability properties. The visible fractal nature of the graphs as a function of α,β\alpha,\beta is analyzed in terms of H\"older continuity, self similarity and fractal dimension, backed with numerical results. We also discuss the link of this series to random walks and consequently, explore numerically its random properties.

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@article{arxiv.1702.05426,
  title  = {Fractal curves from prime trigonometric series},
  author = {Dimitris Vartziotis and Doris Bohnet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1702.05426},
  year   = {2017}
}

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15 pages

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