Numba-Accelerated 2D Diffusion-Limited Aggregation: Implementation and Fractal Characterization
Abstract
We present dla-ideal-solver, a high-performance framework for simulating two-dimensional Diffusion-Limited Aggregation (DLA) using Numba-accelerated Python. By leveraging just-in-time (JIT) compilation, we achieve computational throughput comparable to legacy static implementations while retaining high-level flexibility. We investigate the Laplacian growth instability across varying injection geometries and walker concentrations. Our analysis confirms the robustness of the standard fractal dimension for dilute regimes, consistent with the Witten-Sander universality class. However, we report a distinct crossover to Eden-like compact growth () in high-density environments, attributed to the saturation of the screening length. Beyond standard mass-radius scaling, we employ generalized R\'{e}nyi dimensions and lacunarity metrics to quantify the monofractal character and spatial heterogeneity of the aggregates. This work establishes a reproducible, open-source testbed for exploring phase transitions in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2601.15440,
title = {Numba-Accelerated 2D Diffusion-Limited Aggregation: Implementation and Fractal Characterization},
author = {Sandy H. S. Herho and Faiz R. Fajary and Iwan P. Anwar and Faruq Khadami and Nurjanna J. Trilaksono and Rusmawan Suwarman and Dasapta E. Irawan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.15440},
year = {2026}
}
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11 pages, 4 figures