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Modeling Phase Transitions in Starling Flocks Using Fractal Dimension of Self-Affine Functions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper uses the theory of self-affine fractal functions to model the dynamic flight graphs of starling flocks, integrating the fractional calculus of self-affine fractal functions to quantitatively characterize the intrinsic nonlinear dynamics and memory effects within the system, employing statistical inference methods to find the fractal fit for the images. The changes in box dimensions over time could characterize the phase transition process of the starling flight flocks. By analyzing the rate of change of fractal dimensions, we identify critical points corresponding to phase transitions during collective flight behavior. During the flight of the starling flocks, a real-time phase transition process for evading attacks and effective advancement has been identified. Experimental data confirms the effectiveness of controlling the phase transition.

Source: Fractal and Fractional

DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract10010017